Grades K–1
Dot-to-Dot 1 to 10
Two big dot-to-dots that count from 1 to 10: a star and a sailboat, then color them in.
Special education printable · Fine motor practice
Cutting Practice Strips
Five cutting strips that get harder: straight, slanted, zigzag, wavy and step lines across the page.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Fine motor practice
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Pencil control, Hand strength, Eye-hand coordination, Scissor skills
What kids do
“Cut on the dashed lines, from the scissors to the end. Go slowly!”
Teacher tip
Cut the page into five strips yourself first, so each cut is short. Remind the student: thumb on top, and the helper hand turns the paper.
How to use it
- Trace the line with a finger first, then a crayon, then a pencil.
- Use short, broken crayons or a pencil grip to encourage a good grasp.
- Laminate it or slide it into a sheet protector so it lasts all year and wipes clean.
Watch for
A tight fist grip or a very heavy press. Mention it to the occupational therapist.
Talk about it
- Where does your line start? Where does it end?
- What comes next?
Take it further
Make the same lines in a tray of sand or shaving cream.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
More fine motor practice
Grades K–2
Wide Path Mazes
Two small mazes with wide paths for steady pencil control: a 4 by 4 maze and a 5 by 5 maze.
Grades K–1
Trace the Lines
Five tracing paths from picture to picture: straight, slanted, zigzag, wavy and bumpy lines.
Grades K–2
Trace Curves and Loops
Five rows of harder tracing: arches, loops, tight waves, tall peaks and steps, from picture to picture.
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