Back to School Preschool Worksheets

As the new school year approaches, many young children are adjusting to new routines, expectations, and learning environments. For preschoolers, this transition works best when activities feel familiar, predictable, and manageable. That is why simple, hands on, no prep worksheets can be such a helpful way to support early learning at the start of the year.

This Back to School Preschool Worksheets and Activities collection was created to support foundational skills in a calm and developmentally appropriate way. The activities focus on fine motor development, early writing, basic math concepts, and name recognition without overwhelming young learners. The packet also includes both American and Australian spelling, making it a flexible option for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers in different settings.

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Links to purchase the full Back to School Preschool Worksheets packet are included at the end of this post.

How These Back to School Preschool Worksheets Can Be Used

These worksheets are designed to be flexible and easy to fit into a variety of learning environments. Because the pages follow a consistent structure, children quickly learn what to expect, which supports independence and confidence.

They work well for:

• Morning or arrival activities
• Table work during small group rotations
• Calm transition times
• Independent practice
• Home learning and homeschool routines

Since the activities are no prep, adults can simply print the pages they need and adjust the pace to suit each child or group.

Pre Writing Tracing Practice

The packet begins with five pages of pre writing tracing activities that focus on simple lines and patterns traced from left to right. This type of practice helps children strengthen hand muscles, develop pencil control, and understand the direction needed for later writing tasks.

These pages are especially helpful at the start of the year when children are still developing basic fine motor control and learning how to follow simple directions.

Name Writing Practice Page

Children use a non editable name writing page to practice writing their own names. They trace and write using pencils, crayons, or markers, which helps them recognize the letters in their names and begin connecting letters with meaning.

Name writing is an important early literacy skill and often one of the most motivating activities for young learners.

Gluing Practice

Five gluing practice pages support fine motor development through controlled hand movements. Children color the pictures first, then carefully squeeze glue into small circles. Adding glitter or small paper pieces can increase engagement and provide a simple sensory element.

This activity supports coordination, patience, and hand strength in a playful way.

Cutting Practice

The cutting practice section includes five pages that focus on scissor skills and hand eye coordination. Children color the pictures and then cut along straight, curved, and zig zag lines.

These pages provide structured cutting practice that helps children gain confidence and control over time.

Alphabet Tracing Practice A–Z

The alphabet tracing section includes 52 pages covering both uppercase and lowercase letters. Each page allows children to finger trace large letters, trace on handwriting lines, color matching pictures, and complete cut and paste activities.

If a page feels like too much for one sitting, the bottom section can be cut off and saved for another session. This makes the activity easy to adapt for different attention spans and skill levels.

Number Tracing Practice (1–10)

The number tracing pages follow a similar structure to the alphabet pages. Children finger trace large numbers, trace numbers on handwriting lines, and color number themed pictures. Ten frame practice is included to support early number sense.

Keeping the format familiar helps children focus on the skill rather than learning new directions.

Shape Recognition Activities

Four shape recognition pages focus on triangle, square, rectangle, and circle. Children trace shapes, connect dots, and color pictures related to each shape.

These activities support early math development and spatial awareness while keeping expectations clear and achievable.

Color Recognition Coloring Pages

The packet also includes 11 color coloring pages that help children practice color recognition through simple coloring activities. Coloring also supports fine motor development and focus.

These pages work well for independent practice or calming moments during the day.

Editable Name Writing and Cut and Paste Activity

The editable name writing and cut and paste activity allows adults to personalize learning for each child. Designed for names with 2 to 8 letters, children trace, cut, and build their names in a hands on way.

This activity supports name recognition, letter order, and early spelling skills and can be used throughout the first weeks of school.

Skills Supported with These Back to School Preschool Worksheets

Across the packet, children work on:

• Fine motor strength and coordination
• Pencil control and pre writing skills
• Name recognition and early writing
• Letter recognition and alphabet awareness
• Number recognition and counting
• Shape and color recognition
• Scissor and gluing skills

Because the skills repeat in familiar formats, children can focus on learning without feeling overwhelmed.

Using these Back to School Preschool Worksheets and Activities helps support a smooth and confident start to the school year. The activities are easy to prepare, flexible to use, and suitable for classrooms, homeschool settings, and home learning routines.

Happy Teaching! 😊

Purchase the Back to School Preschool Worksheets packet

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