This one-page visual reference chart and picture cards brings together 12 key handwriting warm-up activities and exercises in a clear, accessible format for quick reference and repeated use.

Quick warm-ups are often essential for fine motor skills, hand strength, pencil grip and handwriting endurance.

This resource includes common activities that:

Boost fine motor skills
Increase readiness
Improve endurance
Ideal for all children, but especially helpful for children with:

Dyspraxia/ DCD
Autism
Hypermobility
Hand fatigue/ pain
Clear visuals support a students ability to work independently. Encourage students to choose 1-3 activities, spending 5 minutes warming up their hands ahead of pencil- paper tasks.

Use flexibly:

Pre-writing prep (whole class activity)
Small group handwriting intervention
Individualized workstation (place on child’s desk, enabling them to quickly choose a warm-up when they feel their hands are sleepy or achy)
Home practice- send home as a printable for parents to use before homework.
Equip your students with the foundational motor skills they need to write confidently and comfortably.

Handwriting Warm Up Exercises- A4 PDF Printable - 1 x poster and 4 x cards/ A4 page

Digital download only. No physical item will be sent. Due to the nature of digital files, no refunds or exchanges.

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This resource is for educational/supportive use only and does not replace therapy or professional advice.

For personal use only. Not for resale, sharing, or commercial use.