Pre-writing Warm-Ups: Tracing Patterns

I will admit, I’m not the most creative OT on the block. Thankfully it really doesn’t take much to engage a child’s desire to learn. Next time we do this activity, I’ll add some stickers to connect to add a bit more fun!

Tracing is a great way to prepare the eyes and hands for writing activities as it helps integrate the visual and motor skills.

Here’s what we’re working on:

Pre-Writing Tracing Patterns Activity:

🖍Left to right visual scanning + sequencing (important for reading & writing)

🖍Fluency and pencil control

🖍Facilitating a tripod grasp

🖍Hand eye coordination

🖍Midline crossing in both visual system and motor systems of UE

🖍Fine motor control at the wrist (vs a whole arm movement)