Kitchen Vocabulary Worksheet Freebie

Check out this kitchen vocabulary worksheet freebie to practice handwriting and fine motor skills. As an Occupational Therapist, teacher or parent, you know how important it is for kids to practice their handwriting and develop their fine motor skills. However, finding time to fit these activities into your busy schedule can be challenging. This handy kitchen vocabulary worksheet freebie is from the complete Kitchen Vocabulary Packet.

This worksheet is the perfect way for kids to practice their handwriting while also learning some new vocabulary words. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in some extra fine motor practice. Simply print out the worksheet and have your child trace the words with their finger or a pencil. Write the word. Then, cut out the letters and glue them in order in the box.

WHY IS HANDWRITING IMPORTANT?

Handwriting is a key life skill that helps kids in school and in the workplace. Good handwriting makes it easier for others to read what you’ve written and can even improve your grades. Fine motor skills are important for tasks like opening a door, using a fork and knife, zipping your coat, or tying your shoes. So not only is this kitchen vocabulary worksheet freebie helpful to learn new words it is also helping your students to develop important foundational skills necessary for success in school and at home.

HOW TO USE THIS KITCHEN VOCABULARY WORKSHEET FREEBIE

After you download the PDF, follow these steps:

1. Print the pages and provide your student with a pencil, pen, marker, or crayon, scissors and glue.
2. Choose which model you want to use – upper case or lowercase: start dots with stroke lines, start dots, outline with dotted lines, or dotted lines only.
3. Trace the word with their finger or a pencil.
4. Write the word.
5. Cut out the boxed letters at the bottom of the page.
6. Glue the letters in the correct order to spell the word.

WHAT SKILLS ARE STUDENTS WORKING ON WITH THIS ACTIVITY?

This kitchen vocabulary worksheet encourages students to practice the following:

• handwriting
• letter formation
• letter sizing
• scissor skills
• using glue
• spelling
• life skill vocabulary words

WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO USE THIS PACKET?

You can use this packet for:

• handwriting practice
• fine motor stations
• reviewing kitchen vocabulary words for English language learners
• Occupational Therapy sessions
• life skills lesson
• homework activity