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FREE Kindergarten Writing Curriculum – Unit 1: Pencil Grip & Lines

If you’re searching for a fun, engaging, and effective way to teach your little learners how to write, look no further. I’m thrilled to share a FREE sample of Unit 1: Pencil Grip & Lines from our comprehensive Kindergarten Writing Curriculum—designed to help young students master pencil grip, trace lines, and build a solid foundation for writing success.


A Sneak Peek at What’s Inside

Our Kindergarten Writing Curriculum is broken down into ten detailed units that cover everything from pencil grip to narrative storytelling. Each unit is packed with kid-friendly activities, engaging practice pages, and easy-to-follow lessons that support student growth every step of the way.

Unit 1: Pencil Grip & Lines

  • Learn and practice the proper way to hold a pencil.

  • Develop essential pre-writing skills by tracing lines and creating linear shapes.

Unit 2: Curves

  • Introduce curved stroke letters.

  • Practice new stroke shapes and integrate the first set of numbers.

Unit 3: Letter Review & CVC Words

  • Reinforce letter recognition and sound correspondence.

  • Begin combining letters into simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, setting the stage for early reading and spelling.


Unit 4: Labeling & Drawing

  • Boost creativity through labeling and drawing exercises.

  • Encourage students to connect words and illustrations to express ideas more clearly.

Unit 5: Lists & High-Frequency Words

  • Build vocabulary and language fluency with targeted word lists.

  • Introduce high-frequency words to enhance reading and writing confidence.

Unit 6: Sentences

  • Lay a strong foundation in sentence structure.

  • Practice composing short sentences, capitalization and punctuation.


Unit 7: Sentences & Narrative Writing

  • Extend your students’ skills into narrative structures and simple storytelling.

  • Teach letter writing and fairytale-themed exercises for a dash of creativity.

Unit 8: How-To & Informational Writing

  • Guide students in creating structured how-to pieces using “first, next, last” sequencing.

  • Dive into informational writing, teaching them to share facts and details with clarity.

Unit 9: Opinion Writing

  • Introduce the concept of expressing personal viewpoints.

  • Show students how to differentiate between facts and opinions while standing up for what they believe in.

Unit 10: Assorted Writing

  • Practice personal narratives, opinion pieces, factual accounts, and imaginative prompts.

  • Perfect for keeping students engaged and broadening their writing abilities in various genres!

By the end of these ten units, your kindergartners will feel confident in forming letters, reading and writing simple words, and even crafting short sentences and stories.

What Others Are Saying

⭐️ “My students love practicing their letters with these activities!” – Ms. Davis
⭐️ “The lessons are so clear and easy to follow. My kindergartners are thriving!” – Mrs. Hernandez
⭐️ “It’s a game-changer for teaching writing skills—I’m so impressed!” – Mr. Thompson

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Grab Your FREEBIE!

Ready to see it in action? Your FREE sample of Unit 1: Pencil Grip & Lines is waiting—simply click here to download and watch your students dive into practicing essential pre-writing skills. This free snippet offers a glimpse of how the entire curriculum works and why it’s been so successful in countless classrooms.

 

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