Minibeasts Pencil Control Sheets

Follow the lines with a pen to practice pencil control.

Pencil control sheets are particularly useful in reception (early childhood education) for several reasons:

Develop Fine Motor Skills: Pencil control sheets help children develop the fine motor skills necessary for writing. By practicing precise movements, children strengthen the muscles in their hands and fingers, which are essential for controlling a pencil.

Improve Hand-Eye Coordination: These sheets require children to follow lines and patterns, which enhances their hand-eye coordination. This coordination is crucial not only for writing but also for other tasks like drawing and using tools.

Builds Confidence and Independence: Regular practice with pencil control sheets can build children’s confidence in their writing abilities. As they see their skills improve, they become more willing to attempt writing tasks independently.

Preparation for Writing: Pencil control sheets provide structured practice that prepares children for more complex writing activities. By mastering basic shapes and lines, children are better equipped to form letters and numbers correctly.

Encourages Concentration and Focus: Completing pencil control sheets requires concentration and attention to detail. This practice helps children develop the ability to focus on tasks, which is a valuable skill for all areas of learning.

Supports Early Literacy Skills: Good pencil control is foundational for writing letters and words. By practicing with these sheets, children develop the necessary skills to write legibly, which supports their overall literacy development.

Enhances Spatial Awareness: Working with pencil control sheets helps children understand concepts like directionality (left to right, top to bottom) and spatial relationships, which are important for writing and reading.

Visual-Motor Integration: These sheets help children integrate visual information with motor actions. This integration is crucial for tasks that involve precise movements guided by visual input, such as writing and drawing.

Engagement and Enjoyment: Pencil control sheets often include fun and engaging designs, making the practice enjoyable for young children. This positive experience can foster a love for writing and drawing.

Overall, pencil control sheets are a valuable tool in the reception classroom, providing structured, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate practice that supports the foundational skills needed for successful writing and overall fine motor development.

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05/31/2022
Yasmine
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Beautiful

These are beautifully made and really useful for extending my more able.

EB
05/28/2022
Emma B.
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Amazing

This training was fantastic. Really made me think and reflect on ways to improve. Just brilliantly honest and straight to the point.

CK
05/19/2022
Charlotte K.
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Phonics Phase 1 planning

This is great we have printed it out and we use daily for the Nursery children for a short Phonics activity. It has saved me loads of time and is really well thought out and each activity is clearly explained so the staff know what to do. Each time they teach Phonics they are becoming more confident with presenting.

MG
05/08/2022
Miss G.
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Great Help

This is so helpful to give to parents. A great help. Thanks

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05/01/2022
Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Wow wow wow

This is so amazing thank you so much for making plans appropriate for Early Years!

J
03/14/2022
jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Great understanding of phonics

Very please with my purchase, brilliant phonics activities.

AC
02/28/2022
Alice C.
Canada Canada

Sample

Hi I am interested in purchasing just this resource, however, I cannot read the sample page very well. Is it possible to see a clearer picture of the sample page to help me determine whether I want to purchase a membership?

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01/03/2022
amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom

A Great Help - Thanks.

Really helpful planning - good ideas.

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11/23/2021
Jill.R
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Helpful Phonics

Great Book, really helpful phonics planning. Would definitely recommend when teaching phonics to children.

MC
09/20/2021
Mrs C.
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Phonics 1 book

Highly recommend this informative phonics book. Everything you need to know about phase 1 and explained in good detail.

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