Today, I want to share with you a set of free February handwriting practice worksheets specifically designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners. February is just around the corner, bringing with it the anticipation of Valentine’s Day. During this time, we adorn the white winter landscape with hearts, flowers, and shades of red and pink. Adults engage in the exchange of cards, flowers, and chocolates, while children eagerly prepare cards for their friends and teachers. In contrast to January, February exudes a warmer and more pleasant atmosphere. Therefore, I decided to infuse a touch of February handwriting practice into learning. Designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners, focusing on handwriting practice with elements like tracing Valentine hearts and letters spelling “love” alongside charming animal companions – a lion cub, an octopus, a vulture, and an elephant. Each little animal is adorned with a heart-shaped balloon, adding an extra touch of association with the love-themed month.
Unlocking the Art of Drawing Hearts Step by Step
As February and Valentine’s Day draw near, the heart takes center stage as a symbol that defines the essence of the celebration. From cards to emoji icons and heart-shaped chocolates, the heart shape prevails. Recognizing the challenge preschoolers face in drawing this intricate shape, I have incorporated exercises into the free pages. Breaking down the heart shape into simpler lines, the step-by-step guide aids preschoolers in mastering the art of drawing a heart. Starting with tracing the initial bulge, followed by left and right-directed lines, and concluding with tracing the final bulge, this page provides a comprehensive approach to drawing hearts.
Exploring Hearts of All Sizes: From Small to Large
On the next page, children embark on an artistic journey, learning to draw hearts of various sizes – from small to very large. Nested within each other, these hearts offer a creative canvas for children to color with different hues and sign their artwork by tracing “I can draw a heart.”
Crafting the Word “Love” in Various Ways
Valentine’s Day goes beyond the heart symbol; it also encapsulates the essence of the word “love.” Another dedicated page in this set focuses on teaching children to write the word “love.” With six lines providing instructions for forming the letters, children can experiment with dotted words, outlined words, and words to be written in empty rectangles. This allows for a playful exploration of different writing techniques while reinforcing letter recognition.
Mastering ‘Love’ Letter by Letter
The subsequent four pages guide children in practicing the art of writing each letter in the word “love.” Each letter is presented individually on a sheet of paper, featuring an outlined letter with accompanying arrows and an adorable animal holding a heart-shaped balloon. This section aims to instill proper letter-writing habits and enhance letter recognition engagingly.
Child-Friendly Features in those February Handwriting Practice Worksheets
Discover the tailored features of these sheets for preschoolers. Drawing from years of testing various handwriting aids with my son, I’ve incorporated elements that have proven effective. The gray background provides contrast, white lines aid focus, a black bottom line marks the starting point for new lines of text, and black dots serve as starting points for each letter. These features create a clear and supportive environment for young learners to develop strong writing habits. Arrows further assist in guiding the direction of writing, contributing to the shaping of effective handwriting habits.
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Making Learning Fun: User-Friendly Features for Little Hands
Whether you choose to print these sheets individually or compile them into a personalized booklet for February’s handwriting practice, the possibilities are endless. Don’t miss the chance to explore additional free handwriting practice sheets on my blog. If you resonate with the style of these pages for preschoolers, consider exploring my workbook “Tracing Dotted Letters and Numbers,” available on Amazon.
- Gray background on each page white background for writing lines
- Writing lines with thick black bottom line
- A black dot on each letter
- Wide line spacing (1 inch) makes it easier for kids to write big letters
- Circled alphabet letters at the bottom of the page help track progress in the book.
- Outlined letters with arrows show how to trace a letter
I would love David and Daniel to be added to the name writing list, please
Hi, both names are added to the list. You can download them from the page with all free name tracing pages : https://industriousmom.com/free-name-tracing-pages/ Have a great day!