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Handwriting practice worksheet for 1st grade with the poem "Tugs" by James S. Tippet about harbor tugboats.
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Tugs by James S. Tippet

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This printable handwriting worksheet for 1st grade features the poem "Tugs" by James S. Tippet, a short rhyming piece about tugboats working in a harbor. The poem uses repetition and onomatopoeia (chug, puff, push, pull) to engage beginning readers. Use for handwriting practice, phonics lessons, or poetry introduction in early literacy units.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Poetry
Grade Level:
1st Grade
Updated September 2025

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