Make handwriting
easier to teach.
Pencil Pete demonstrates how to form each letter, giving children a model to follow while they practice. Choose a free printing or cursive video, and try a worksheet when you’re ready to put pencil to paper.
Learn to print
Free uppercase and lowercase A–Z videos.
Learn cursive
Every twist and turn, one letter at a time.
From the screen to the paper
Choose printing, cursive, or both. Each pack includes step-by-step letter models and ruled practice space. Try the free samples first, or add the matching pack to your cart.
Printing Worksheets Sketch Edition
52 letter practice sheets.
Two PDFs: uppercase and lowercase. Digital download · Download after payment · No shipping.
Cursive Worksheets Sketch Edition
52 letter practice sheets.
Two PDFs: uppercase and lowercase. Digital download · Download after payment · No shipping.
Printing & Cursive Bundle Sketch Edition
104 letter practice sheets.
Four PDFs: both complete sets. Digital download · Download after payment · No shipping.
Windows software uses Classic animation and already includes matching Sketch worksheets. Qualifying earlier software buyers can request the matching worksheet upgrade.
Put Pete to work in your classroom
Show today’s letter to the class, keep the same model handy for a small group, or set up a bookmarked lesson on an approved classroom device for a handwriting center. You choose the letter and guide the learning.
Pencil Pete’s Story Starters
Add a little fun to your writing program
Children finish a picture, then use their drawings to plan and write a story. Try a free sample with your class or at home.
Try a Story Starters sample
A classroom idea that kept growing
Pencil Pete began with teaching materials made for an elementary classroom. The friendly pencil still has the same job: demonstrate a letter clearly and give children another look whenever they need it.
Meet the teacher behind Pencil Pete · Explore the Windows software