Pencil Control Practice
A Grade 1 ELA worksheet focused on developing fine motor skills and proper pencil grip for handwriting.
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Pencil Control Practice
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Follow the directions for each section. Take your time and try your best!
A good pencil grip helps you write neatly and comfortably. Look at the picture below to remember how to hold your pencil.

Remember to hold your pencil with your thumb, index finger, and middle finger. Your ring finger and pinky finger should be tucked in.
1. I hold my pencil with my , , and fingers.
2. A good pencil grip helps me write and .
Trace the lines below. Try to stay on the path!
Connect the dots to make different shapes. Try to make a square, a triangle, and a rectangle.
Write your first name and last name carefully on the lines below. Remember your good pencil grip!