Holding a Pen and Writing Lines
Lesson 1 of 8 in Literacy Foundations · 15 minutes
Learn how to hold a pen correctly and practice tracing lines, zigzags, circles, and waves. This lesson uses audio and images only — no reading required.
What you'll learn
- Hold a pen or pencil correctly
- Trace straight lines from left to right
- Trace zigzag, circle, and wave patterns
From the lesson
How to Hold a Pen
Hold your pen between your thumb and first two fingers. Rest the pen on your middle finger. Keep your hand relaxed.
Trace Straight Lines
Trace the dotted lines from left to right. Start at the dot and follow the line to the arrow. Exercises horizontal-line (5x, left-to-right) vertical-line (5x, top-to-bottom)
Trace Zigzag Lines
Trace the zigzag lines. Go up, then down, then up again. Follow the dots. Exercises zigzag (4x, left-to-right)
Trace Circles
Trace the circles. Start at the top and go around. Try big circles and small circles. Exercises circle-large (3x, clockwise) circle-small (5x, clockwise)
Trace Waves
Trace the wave lines. They go up and down smoothly, like water.…