Pre-writing shape 2: line across
Handwriting · Pre-writing shapesAges 2–5Free PDF
Free printable pre-writing worksheet: trace a big line across with a finger, then smaller ones with a crayon, and draw your own. Shape 2 of the 9 pre-writing shapes.
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- 1The nine pre-writing shapes (line down, line across, circle, cross, square, two slants, X and triangle) are the building blocks of letters. Children usually manage them in about this order between ages 2 and 5; the slants and the square often come at about the same time.
- 2Finger first, on the big shape, while saying the movement. Then a chunky crayon on the small ones.
- 3Children who can copy all nine shapes are usually ready to start letters.
Sentences on this sheet
line across
Words children read are printed in school print (Zaner-Bloser style), with the same simple a and g they learn to write. Print on US Letter or A4; the PDF has no ads and no website headers.
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