Animal-Themed Handwriting & Playdough Practice Worksheets (Printable PDF)

10 Engaging Phonics-Based Tracing Sheets for Early Learners

This printable pack includes 10 handwriting worksheets designed for children learning to write and speak English at the Pre A1–A1 level. Each sheet combines phonics-based handwriting practice with hands-on playdough prompts, making learning both fun and meaningful.

Perfect for home educators, ESL families, early years classrooms, or therapists looking to build fine motor skills through play.

What’s Included

• 10 printable handwriting worksheets (PDF, A4, UK English)

• Each sheet includes:

  • A large letter and word to trace (phonics-aligned)

  • A full-colour animal illustration

  • A creative playdough prompt (e.g. “Add jellyfish in the sea for the turtle”)

Animals featured include:
Panda, Turtle, Buffalo, Crane, Eagle, Wolf, Sea Lion, Panther, Monkey, and Penguin.

Why This Resource Is Effective

• Builds fine motor skills through tracing and sculpting

• Reinforces phonics and early writing

• Combines sensory, visual, and language learning

• Designed by a qualified native ESL teacher

Perfect For ESL Families

• Supports vocabulary growth and letter recognition

• Encourages play-based learning and speaking opportunities

• Low-prep and highly engaging for children aged 3–6

Download and Use

• This is a digital product

• You will receive a printable PDF file

• Simply download, print, and start learning at home or in class

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Terms and Conditions

• This is a digital file – no physical product will be shipped.

• Due to the nature of digital downloads, no refunds are available.

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• For personal use only. For classroom, school, or commercial use, please purchase a commercial licence via my Ezycourse shop.