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Build Calendar Skills & Fine Motor Confidence with Our New Tracing Activity!

If you’re like me, you know how challenging calendar time can be for many of our learners, especially those who need repetition, visual supports, and fine motor practice to build confidence and independence. That’s why I’ve created a Calendar Tracing Activity designed specifically for our diverse learners. This activity is perfect addition to your back to school activity sets in autism classrooms, special education, and early learners.

Why Calendar Tracing?

Calendars aren’t just about knowing what day it is. They help students:

✅ Build number recognition
✅ Develop left-to-right tracking
✅ Practice fine motor control
✅ Understand sequence and routine
✅ Participate in daily circle time more meaningfully

What’s in This Resource?

This Calendar Tracing Activity includes:
✨ Monthly calendars with traceable numbers
✨ A clear, clutter-free design to reduce overwhelm
✨ Options for dry-erase use or pencil tracing
✨ Visuals to support month and day understanding
✨ Simple, predictable layouts for daily routine practice

How to Use It in Your Classroom

✔️ Morning Work: Students can trace today’s date as they enter.
✔️ Independent Center: Add it to your work bins or TEACCH stations for consistent calendar practice.
✔️ Fine Motor/OT: A motivating, functional alternative to traditional tracing sheets.
✔️ Take-Home Practice: Share with families for consistent home-school skill building.

❤️ Why I Love It

In my own classroom, I’ve seen students light up when they can confidently tell what day it is and point to the correct date. Tracing each number helps build muscle memory while reinforcing daily routines—something our students thrive on.

Plus, it’s an easy, low-prep addition to your daily schedule that you can use year-round.

👉 Download It Now!

If you’re ready to give your students the confidence to participate during calendar time while practicing essential fine motor skills, head over to my TpT store and grab your copy:

✨ Download the Calendar Tracing Activity here

Thank you for being here and for everything you do for your learners each day! Happy Teaching!