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โœ๏ธ Early writing: Kindergarten Readiness Printables

40 free printables for 4 early writing skills โ€” 10 each โ€” for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Leave paper and crayons within reach. Scribbles, letters and pictures all count as writing.

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Draw and Write๐Ÿ“ Write It for Me๐Ÿ“› My Name๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Picture Messages

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Draw and Write

Skill: Tries to write, scribble or draw.

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Draw and Write 1: A Cow

Tries to write, scribble or draw (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Draw and Write 2: An Octopus

Tries to write, scribble or draw (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Draw and Write 3: A Bee

Tries to write, scribble or draw (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Draw and Write 4: A Monkey

Tries to write, scribble or draw (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Draw and Write 5: A Cheese

Tries to write, scribble or draw (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Draw and Write 6: A Fire Truck

Tries to write, scribble or draw (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Draw and Write 7: An Umbrella

Tries to write, scribble or draw (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Draw and Write 8: A Toy Train

Tries to write, scribble or draw (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Draw and Write 9: A Fox

Tries to write, scribble or draw (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Draw and Write 10: A Moon

Tries to write, scribble or draw (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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๐Ÿ“ Write It for Me

Skill: Asks you to write words or notes.

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Write It for Me 1: Thank-You Note

Asks you to write words or notes (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Write It for Me 2: Shopping List

Asks you to write words or notes (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Write It for Me 3: Birthday Card

Asks you to write words or notes (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Write It for Me 4: Note to a Friend

Asks you to write words or notes (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Write It for Me 5: Label My Picture

Asks you to write words or notes (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Write It for Me 6: Letter to Family

Asks you to write words or notes (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Write It for Me 7: Snack Menu

Asks you to write words or notes (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Write It for Me 8: Postcard

Asks you to write words or notes (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Write It for Me 9: Door Sign

Asks you to write words or notes (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Write It for Me 10: Story Caption

Asks you to write words or notes (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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๐Ÿ“› My Name

Skill: Writes their own name.

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My Name 1: My Name

Writes their own name (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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My Name 2: Name in Boxes

Writes their own name (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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My Name 3: Rainbow Name

Writes their own name (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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My Name 4: Count My Letters

Writes their own name (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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My Name 5: Name Hunt

Writes their own name (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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My Name 6: Name Portrait

Writes their own name (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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My Name 7: Trace My Name

Writes their own name (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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My Name 8: Many Ways

Writes their own name (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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My Name 9: Name Puzzle

Writes their own name (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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My Name 10: Name Badge

Writes their own name (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Picture Messages

Skill: Uses pictures to communicate ideas.

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Picture Messages 1: On the Farm

Uses pictures to communicate ideas (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Messages 2: At the Beach

Uses pictures to communicate ideas (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Messages 3: In the Garden

Uses pictures to communicate ideas (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Messages 4: At the Zoo

Uses pictures to communicate ideas (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Messages 5: In the Kitchen

Uses pictures to communicate ideas (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Messages 6: Things That Go

Uses pictures to communicate ideas (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Messages 7: Weather

Uses pictures to communicate ideas (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Messages 8: Toys & Play

Uses pictures to communicate ideas (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Messages 9: In the Forest

Uses pictures to communicate ideas (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Picture Messages 10: Outer Space

Uses pictures to communicate ideas (kindergarten readiness) ยท Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Global Digital Library
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Elders!
Global Digital Library
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A Childโ€™s Garden of Verses
Robert Louis Stevenson
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The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits
Lewis Carroll
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The Song of Hiawatha
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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The Little Lame Prince
Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
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Frequently asked questions

Why do early writing matter for kindergarten?

Drawing and scribbling, notes, writing their own name and picture messages. Leave paper and crayons within reach. Scribbles, letters and pictures all count as writing.

Are these printables free?

Yes โ€” free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account.

What ages are they for?

Pre-K (ages 3โ€“5) and Kindergarten (ages 5โ€“6).

More readiness areas: Language & speaking ยท Early reading ยท Early maths ยท Thinking & reasoning ยท Motor skills ยท Social & emotional skills ยท All readiness skills ยท Checklist

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