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✂️ Motor skills: Kindergarten Readiness Printables

70 free printables for 7 motor skills skills — 10 each — for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Cutting, building, threading, ball games and riding build the hands and bodies children use at school.

✂️ Scissor Skills🧩 Picture Puzzle🧱 Block Challenge👟 Shoe Tying⚽ Ball Games🚲 Trike Time✏️ Pencil Grip Practice

✂️ Scissor Skills

Skill: Cuts with scissors.

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Scissor Skills 1: Straight Lines

Cuts with scissors (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Scissor Skills 2: Zigzag Lines

Cuts with scissors (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Scissor Skills 3: Wavy Lines

Cuts with scissors (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Scissor Skills 4: Curvy Lines

Cuts with scissors (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Scissor Skills 5: Cut the Shapes

Cuts with scissors (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Scissor Skills 6: Snip the Fringe

Cuts with scissors (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Scissor Skills 7: Picture Cards

Cuts with scissors (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Scissor Skills 8: Round the Corner

Cuts with scissors (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Scissor Skills 9: Snail Spiral

Cuts with scissors (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Scissor Skills 10: Cut and Make a Mask

Cuts with scissors (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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🧩 Picture Puzzle

Skill: Puts puzzles together.

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Picture Puzzle 1: Cow (4 pieces)

Puts puzzles together (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Puzzle 2: Octopus (6 pieces)

Puts puzzles together (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Puzzle 3: Bee (6 pieces)

Puts puzzles together (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Puzzle 4: Monkey (9 pieces)

Puts puzzles together (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Puzzle 5: Cheese (12 pieces)

Puts puzzles together (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Puzzle 6: Fire truck (4 pieces)

Puts puzzles together (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Puzzle 7: Umbrella (6 pieces)

Puts puzzles together (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Puzzle 8: Toy train (9 pieces)

Puts puzzles together (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Puzzle 9: Fox (16 pieces)

Puts puzzles together (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Puzzle 10: Moon (5 pieces)

Puts puzzles together (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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🧱 Block Challenge

Skill: Builds with blocks.

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Block Challenge 1: Tower of 5, Stairs…

Builds with blocks (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Block Challenge 2: Pyramid, House…

Builds with blocks (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Block Challenge 3: Two Towers, Big Steps…

Builds with blocks (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Block Challenge 4: Two Towers, Letter T…

Builds with blocks (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Block Challenge 5: Pyramid, Chair…

Builds with blocks (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Block Challenge 6: Big Steps, Stairs…

Builds with blocks (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Block Challenge 7: Gate, Wall…

Builds with blocks (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Block Challenge 8: Wall, Bridge…

Builds with blocks (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Block Challenge 9: Chair, Letter T…

Builds with blocks (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Block Challenge 10: House, Wall…

Builds with blocks (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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👟 Shoe Tying

Skill: Tries to tie shoes.

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Shoe Tying 1: Step-by-Step Cards

Tries to tie shoes (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Shoe Tying 2: Lacing Card

Tries to tie shoes (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Shoe Tying 3: Two-Week Practice Chart

Tries to tie shoes (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Shoe Tying 4: Colour the Laces

Tries to tie shoes (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Shoe Tying 5: Bow Tracing

Tries to tie shoes (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Shoe Tying 6: Cut and Order

Tries to tie shoes (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Shoe Tying 7: My Shoes Survey

Tries to tie shoes (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Shoe Tying 8: Finger Warm-Ups

Tries to tie shoes (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Shoe Tying 9: Practise on a Box

Tries to tie shoes (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Shoe Tying 10: I Can Tie My Shoes!

Tries to tie shoes (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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⚽ Ball Games

Skill: Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball.

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Ball Games 1: Roll and Bowl

Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Ball Games 2: Throw in the Basket

Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Ball Games 3: Catch It!

Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Ball Games 4: Kick at the Goal

Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Ball Games 5: Bounce and Catch

Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Ball Games 6: Balloon Keep-Up

Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Ball Games 7: Target Toss

Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Ball Games 8: Roll to a Partner

Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Ball Games 9: Ball Obstacle Course

Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Ball Games 10: Ball Skills Check

Throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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🚲 Trike Time

Skill: Rides a tricycle.

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Trike Time 1: Ride the Road

Rides a tricycle (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Trike Time 2: Safety Check

Rides a tricycle (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Trike Time 3: Red Light, Green Light

Rides a tricycle (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Trike Time 4: Obstacle Course Plan

Rides a tricycle (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Trike Time 5: Pedal Practice Chart

Rides a tricycle (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Trike Time 6: Parking Spaces

Rides a tricycle (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Trike Time 7: Steering Paths

Rides a tricycle (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Trike Time 8: Riding Words

Rides a tricycle (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Trike Time 9: Where Will I Ride?

Rides a tricycle (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Trike Time 10: My Riding Award

Rides a tricycle (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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✏️ Pencil Grip Practice

Skill: Holds crayons and pencils correctly.

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Pencil Grip Practice 1: On the Farm

Holds crayons and pencils correctly (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Pencil Grip Practice 2: At the Beach

Holds crayons and pencils correctly (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Pencil Grip Practice 3: In the Garden

Holds crayons and pencils correctly (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Pencil Grip Practice 4: At the Zoo

Holds crayons and pencils correctly (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Pencil Grip Practice 5: In the Kitchen

Holds crayons and pencils correctly (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Pencil Grip Practice 6: Things That Go

Holds crayons and pencils correctly (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Pencil Grip Practice 7: Weather

Holds crayons and pencils correctly (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Pencil Grip Practice 8: Toys & Play

Holds crayons and pencils correctly (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Pencil Grip Practice 9: In the Forest

Holds crayons and pencils correctly (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Pencil Grip Practice 10: Outer Space

Holds crayons and pencils correctly (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Frequently asked questions

Why do motor skills matter for kindergarten?

Scissors, puzzles, blocks, shoelaces, ball skills, riding and pencil grip. Cutting, building, threading, ball games and riding build the hands and bodies children use at school.

Are these printables free?

Yes — free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account.

What ages are they for?

Pre-K (ages 3–5) and Kindergarten (ages 5–6).

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