Arrows and Stars

This engaging worksheet supports students in Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten as they trace dotted outlines of arrows, circles, stars, and a central sun-shaped design. By practicing curved strokes, sharp angles, directional changes, and consistent tracing, learners strengthen fine motor control, visual motor coordination, shape recognition, and early handwriting readiness through a varied and motivating layout.

Learning Goals

• Pre-Writing Skills (Early Childhood) – Practice combined curved and angular strokes used in early letter formation
• Fine Motor Development – Build hand control, stability, and smooth tracing accuracy
• Mathematics Skills – Recognize and differentiate shapes such as arrows, circles, stars, and composite designs
• Visual Motor Integration – Follow multi-directional dotted paths with attention to direction changes

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with early handwriting and geometry foundations
• Varied Stroke Practice – Includes curves, points, and straight lines for balanced motor development
• Repetition for Consistency – Repeated shapes help reinforce motor memory and confidence
• Flexible Use – Ideal for writing centers, math centers, morning work, OT support, or homeschool instruction
• Low Prep – Simple print-and-go worksheet requiring only basic writing tools

This printable pre-writing worksheet helps young learners build confidence with tracing accuracy, directional control, and shape awareness. By completing arrows, stars, and circular forms, students strengthen fine motor coordination, visual tracking, and foundational stroke patterns needed for handwriting. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this worksheet provides an effective and engaging way to reinforce early writing and geometry skills through purposeful, varied tracing practice.

This worksheet is part of our Pencil Control Paths Worksheets Collection.