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Stage 1 Pre Writing Set for Kids | Wipeable Name & Pen Control Mats | Ages 2.5+

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Pre-Writing Learning Set (Ages 2.5+) - Stage 1

Build the essential fine motor skills and hand strength children need before they begin writing letters or their name.

⭐ Master the essential first steps before formal letter formation
✏️ Develops pencil control & hand strength
🤲 Builds coordination for future writing success

Key Benefits:
✔ Supports writing readiness and school preparation
✔ Encourages independent learning
✔ Builds pen control and fine motor skills
✔ Reusable and wipeable for endless practice
Perfect for home or early years classrooms.

Stage 1 builds the strength, control and coordination needed before children move on to formal letter writing.

What's Included

  • 1 Mat Option - First Name Mat Only
  • 4 Mat Option - Name Writing Mat | Pen Control | Pre Writing Shapes | Doodle Page
  • 6 Mat Option - As above plus alphabet & number formation mats
  • Or Upgrade to 'Complete Writing Sets' - click here

Note: A pen & cloth is only included with the 'Complete Writing Sets'. We sell specialised triangular pens to support correct pencil grip, but any felt-tip pen works on the mats. If unsure, test a small corner and wipe clean. For optimal finger positioning, pair the mats with our triangular pens.

Is this right for my child?

This is perfect if your child is:

  • Beginning to show interest in writing or letters
  • Starting to recognise or write their name
  • Developing early pencil control and hand strength
  • Practising pre-writing patterns (lines, curves, shapes)
  • Getting ready for early letter formation

⭐ An essential first step into building the foundations for confident writing

If you’d like to continue building your child’s writing skills beyond this stage, our Complete Writing Sets take them step-by-step from early name writing through to full writing confidence, including advanced letter formation, surname writing, word and early sentence building, and structured progression across all stages.

👉 Perfect if you want one complete system instead of single-stage practice

Skills your child will build

  • First Name recognition
  • Writing their own name with confidence
  • Pre writing patterns & shapes to ensure writing readiness
  • Pencil grip and fine motor strength
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Early writing independence

Dispatch in 5-9 working days

Shipping & Dispatch

UK postage: Sent Royal Mail 2nd Class

Standard £3.50 postage & packaging cost per order

All non-personalised orders will be posted within 1-4 working days of purchase.

As personalised orders are made to order and posted within 5-9 working days of purchase. 

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Anonymous
My little girl loves this

My little girl loves this. Great practice before she starts reception and to support her learning in pre school.

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Helena
A-Z handwriting

It is a fantastic idea. My son is near 4 years old, he has already done this fast. Highly recommend to get it.

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Leonie
Brilliant!

Thank you for the fab mat. I have bought one as a gift for a friend’s little one as my daughter already has one. Great for learning how to write letters and name! From a Primary School Teacher and mum 😊

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Sarah Cook
Wonderful!

We have ordered two sets so we can keep one at the grandparents and one at home. My little boy instantly took to them and has progressed so quickly! The quality is fantastic and they are great for taking to restaurants to keep my son busy ☺️

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Gemma Tanner
Amazing Product

My daughter is 4 in September so we have another year to wait before she starts school. I wanted to get her something to help her recognise and start practicing writing her name. As soon as we opened the package she immediately wanted to write on the card and she absolutely loved it. She did such a good job tracing the lines as well. She is already recognising her name and the letters within it when we are out and about now. Highly recommend this product.

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Alana Kendal
The perfect little pack

Thank you so much for our board and pen. My little boy is only 2 and a half but he loves trying to write his name on his board. It’s perfect for him to practice and it’s going to help him so much with his learning. Would 100% recommend

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Debbie Stringer
Brilliant !

Brought this for my 3 year old son.. he now sits and traces his name numbers and the alphabet, what a great way to start him on the learning ladder !

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Lisa Bowling
Loved it!

Brought a set for my daughter who was starting school so purchased these for my 2 year old too. She loves being a big girl like her sister and trying to write and she’s doing really well with it too

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Miss rebecca miller
Stage 1 pack

My little boy absolutely loves this it's helped massively with his pen control ready for school ☺️

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Grace Emedo
Helped to build my sons confidence.

My son is not very enthusiastic about mark making and he is a bit of a perfectionist. So if something doesn't look how he thinks it should (like writing his own name),he doesn't want to return to the activity.
He chooses one of the cards to complete every morning before nursery, and I've noticed his confidence increase. He sees that he has written his name and is so proud of himself. Its a great resource to have and I will be buying others when my son is ready.

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Natalie
Great product!

These are fab! My 3 year old has just started using his and is enjoying practicing tracing his name. I’m sure they will get lots of use!

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Becky Young
Excellent

My daughter can now write her name without help because of this item. She loves it.

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Zoe Sneddon
Amazing products!!

My daughter absolutely loves these writing mats, she can’t get enough of them! Really recommend the products. So easy to use and makes learning fun!

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Holly Barton
Just what I was looking for.

Good pen

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Maggie Poole
Amazing results!

My son is 2 years 9 months. He’s been desperate to do a ‘J’ for his name and was so proud of himself after writing his name! The difference between his first and third attempt was amazing!

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Eloise D.C.
Brilliant product!

My 3.5 year old absolutely loves these mats. He has been quite reluctant to try any writing/ tracing even in magazines etc. Thank you for including the pre-writing shapes! The font is a great size and the tracing areas are very clear. Will definitely recommend to friends 👍

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Emily Jones
Great set

This is such a great set. My daughter really enjoys doing it and her pen control is getting so much better already

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Miss Lloyd
Short and triangular

The shorter length means he can’t hold it as high up as he does normally... which is great as he now had more control and the triangular shape is easier for him to hold, as previously we have had issues teaching better grip than the whole palm wrapped around... It took work also but it definitely helped the newer grip develop...

That's great to hear! I'm really pleased it has helped xx

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Shannon Barlow
Had him writing his name In a week

Couldn’t reckoned this product more. My 4 year old boy who is very stubborn and doesn’t take instruction well after using this board for about a week can now write his name himself! Absolutely amazing and a must have he doesn’t start school u till September either! Thankyou so much x

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Sophie Webb
Birthday presents

I bought 3 sets as birthday presents. One set being for my daughter who has just turned 3 and loves drawing. The set helps her practice pre-writing shapes and gives her exposure to her name. The stars and dots help with start points of letters and the variety on each of the boards is great.

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V Jackson
Stage 1 writing set

Bought for my 3 year old and it is gorgeous quality and speedy delivery.
Would highly recommend!

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Miss Penny Bryant
Actually made him want to pick up a pen & write!

So sweet, nicely made & my 3yr old takes such pleasure learning to write, can clearly see how proud of himself he is.

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Jodie Howarth
Amazing product

It has helped my 3 year old daughter so much. Thank you my little learner!

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