Free Pilgrims Handwriting Practice in Print and Cursive

While we usually follow a handwriting program in our homeschool, I also like to use copywork that goes along with the subjects we’re studying. These free Pilgrims handwriting practice pages bring Thanksgiving and Plymouth vocabulary into our handwriting lessons, with both print and cursive versions to choose from. Your children can practice copying words and phrases such as harvest, thankful, and peace treaty while you talk about what they mean.

Over the next few weeks, my children will be working on lots of Thanksgiving-themed activities including this set of Pilgrims at Plymouth copywork!

This post was originally published in October 2013.  I’ve updated it a few times through the years, so please download the newest version and enjoy again!

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Pilgrims Handwriting Practice

This Pilgrims handwriting practice was originally created to accompany my Pilgrims at Plymouth worksheet packet.  That themed resource packet is a wonderful supplement to all of the Thanksgiving books you and your kids can read!

Pilgrims Copywork – At a Glance

• Ages: Elementary children practicing print or cursive; younger readers may need help with the vocabulary
• Pages: 3 print pages and 3 cursive pages; each with the same vocabulary words
• Skills: Letter formation, spacing, handwriting fluency, and vocabulary review
• Prep: Print your chosen pages and set out a pencil
• Use for: Thanksgiving School, a study of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, or handwriting practice alongside your history reading
• Download: Free with email signup; also available in the All Access Pass member library

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What’s Included in the Pilgrims Handwriting Practice Packet?

This packet includes handwriting practice in both print and cursive. Each page provides words or phrases to copy, along with lined space for your child’s writing.

The vocabulary includes words such as harvest, Pilgrims, thankful, cargo, and settlement, as well as phrases such as peace treaty. Some words will be familiar, while others give you an opportunity to discuss vocabulary from your history reading.

Choose the handwriting style your child is currently learning. These are copying pages with written models, rather than dotted-letter tracing worksheets.

How to Use These Thanksgiving Handwriting Worksheets

Choose a print or cursive page that fits your child’s current handwriting lessons. You can work through a few words each day rather than completing a whole page at once.

Read and discuss the words first.
Read each word aloud together before your child copies it. Words such as provision, sachem, and peace treaty may need an explanation, since they are not words we use that often! Connect them to the people and events in your history reading so your child understands what he is writing.

Adjust the amount of writing.
A younger child might copy two or three words, while a more experienced writer completes the page. If a longer word is difficult, look at it together in smaller parts before writing it. There is always a phonics lesson just waiting to be taught!

Use the same vocabulary with children at different stages.
One child can use the print version while another practices cursive. You can discuss the vocabulary together, then let each child work in the handwriting style he is learning.

Pair a few words with your Thanksgiving reading.
After reading about the Pilgrims at Plymouth, choose words from the worksheet since they connect to the book. An older child could use one of those words in an original sentence on separate paper after finishing the copywork.

🦃 Looking for a book to read alongside these pages? You can browse our favorite Thanksgiving books for children and choose one that fits your family’s study the best.

Download Your Free Pilgrims Handwriting Practice

Add a little handwriting practice to your Thanksgiving or Plymouth study with these free print and cursive worksheets. Choose the version your child is learning and print the pages you want to use.

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More Thanksgiving Worksheets and Activities

If you would like to continue your study beyond handwriting, take a look at my Pilgrims at Plymouth worksheet packet. I created these copywork pages to accompany that resource, so you can use them together alongside your Thanksgiving reading.

You’ll find more options below for adding writing and other activities to your Thanksgiving School plans.

Lauren Hill

Lauren Hill is a Christian mom to 5, ages 21 to 9. She homeschools her children in the classical education tradition - with 2 graduates so far! - and is currently in her 17th year of homeschool. She creates engaging worksheets and hands-on printable activities for Preschool and Elementary age children to supplement their daily studies.

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