09/08/2026
💙 Pre-Writing in Action ✏️
Following on from our playdough fun this week, we took our pre-writing exploration one step further with some simple pattern work from earlyyearsoutdoor ✍️
The children used whiteboard pens to trace over different patterns – wavy lines, spirals and zigzags – building confidence and control as they went. They loved watching the marks appear and talking about how their pens moved!
✨ These patterns might look simple, but they are powerful building blocks for writing. They help strengthen hand and finger muscles, improve control and coordination, and support the development of left-to-right movement – all essential foundations for handwriting. 💪
🌿 We’re big believers in pre-writing without pressure. Instead, we focus on playful, meaningful opportunities that build the skills children need, in the right order and at the right time. 💙
This follows beautifully from our playdough activities, where the children were strengthening and developing the muscles needed for these next steps.
💡 Learning through play, one squiggle at a time! 😊
