Pre-Writing Skills for Kids Ages 3+
Fun Strokes teaches essential pre-writing skills—the foundation for writing letters, numbers, and drawing—using movement, magnets, and purposeful play. Created by a pediatric occupational therapist for ages 3+.
For parents, preschool teachers, special education teachers, and occupational therapists supporting children with typical development, autism, and ADHD.
Why Pre-Writing Skills Matter
Before children can write letters and numbers, they must first master foundational pre-writing strokes. These early skills support drawing, handwriting, fine motor development, and confidence in the classroom.
When pre-writing skills are skipped, children may struggle with writing tasks, avoid paper-and-pencil activities, and feel frustrated before kindergarten even begins.
Fun Strokes bridges this gap—before handwriting starts.
The Fun Strokes Pre-Writing Program
The Fun Strokes Pre-Writing Program is a research-informed curriculum designed by a pediatric occupational therapist to build the foundational skills children need before handwriting begins.
Using innovative pre-writing magnets, movement, and play-based strategies, the program supports children of all abilities in developing stroke formation, fine motor skills, and confidence. Simple to implement for parents, teachers, and therapists, Fun Strokes prepares children for the handwriting demands of kindergarten and beyond.
Make Pre-Writing Even More Engaging with Fun Friends
Fun Friends Pre-Writing Buddies motivate children to practice pre-writing strokes through imaginative play. Kids use simple lines and shapes they draw to create characters that sit, swing, slide, and stand—helping them develop body awareness, motor planning, and creativity.
Perfect as a stand-alone tool or paired with the Fun Strokes Pre-writing Magnets.
Designed by Linda Craig Dennis, M.Ed., OTR/L, a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting children of all abilities.
Recognized as a Top Occupational Therapist Contributor by Autism Parenting Magazine.
Free Kindergarten Readiness Resource
Support your child’s fine motor and pre-writing development with this OT-created resource designed to build confidence before school begins.
