Squirrel Tree Path

This engaging worksheet supports students in Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten as they trace a curvy dotted path that guides a squirrel to a tree. By following continuous lines with direction changes, dips, and bends, learners build fine motor control, visual motor coordination, stroke rhythm, and handwriting endurance while staying motivated by a playful, story-based theme.

Skills Reinforced

• Pre-Writing Skills (Early Childhood) – Practice managing direction changes needed for rounded and slanted strokes
• Fine Motor Development – Strengthen continuous pencil control and steady hand movement
• Visual Motor Integration – Accurately follow complex, winding paths without lifting the pencil
• Handwriting Readiness – Develop stroke flow, rhythm, and endurance for early writing tasks

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with early handwriting and motor development goals
• Continuous Path Practice – Encourages smooth transitions and reduces start-and-stop habits
• Engaging Theme – Squirrel-and-tree storyline increases motivation and focus
• Flexible Use – Ideal for writing centers, morning work, OT support, RTI, or homeschool instruction
• Low Prep – Simple print-and-go worksheet requiring minimal materials

This printable pre-writing worksheet helps young learners gain confidence with curved-line control, transitional stroke movements, and visual tracking. By guiding the squirrel along the path to the tree, students strengthen fine motor coordination, stroke flow, and endurance essential for early handwriting success. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this worksheet provides an effective and enjoyable way to reinforce foundational writing skills through purposeful, continuous tracing practice.

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