Objectives:

1. Trace, copy, and write different strokes: scribbling (free hand), straight
lines, slanting lines, combination of straight and slanting lines, curves,
combination of straight and curved zigzag

I. Different Kinds of Lines

*PRE – ASSESSMENT

Play this game. Imitate the drawing for each step. Your wrist and
palm must face each other.

Pinch, Pinch, Pinch

Make a fist. Point your pointer finger
upward. Tap your pointed finger on
the tip of the thumb. Say “pinch,
pinch, pinch” as you tap your pointer
finger against the tip of your thumb.

Count 1, 2, 3

Keep your pointer finger pointed

upward. Bend your thumb. Tap the side
of the middle finger with your thumb.
Say 1,2, 3 as you tap the side of your middle finger.

Snap, Snap, Snap

Keep the pointer finger up. Hold and

Slide the thumb and middle finger
together. Say “Snap, snap, snap.”
CORE CONTENTS
Different Kinds of Lines

Pre-writing skills are the fundamental skills children need to develop

before they are able to write. These skills contribute to the child’s ability to
hold and use a pencil, and the ability to draw, write, copy, and color. A major
component of pre-writing skills are the pre-writing shapes. These are the
pencil strokes that most letters, numbers and early drawings are comprised of.
They are typically mastered in sequential order, and to an age specific level.
These strokes include the following strokes:
scribbling (free hand) – is the first step in learning how to write. It may not
make sense to an adult, but these marks are cery important to ayoung child.
There scribbles include lines, hoops, and squiggles.They are the child’s way
of writing his thoughts.

straight lines – these include vertical and horizontal lines. A vertical line is a
line in a standing position. You draw it from the top going down. While a
horizontal line is a line in lying position. You draw it from left to right.

slanting lines – this line is a slopping line. There are two kinds o slants: left
slants and right slants.

curves – these are lines that are bent and has no straight parts. There are
many kinds of curved lines—right curve, left curve, over curve and under
curve.
Here are some points to remember in proper writing:
Let Us Practice

I. Trace the dotted lines from top to bottom

II. Trace the dotted lines from left to right.
III. Trace the dotted lines from top to bottom.
IV. Trace the dotted lines from top to bottom.
V. Trace the dotted lines from top to bottom.
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VI. Trace the curved lines.

VII. Trace the combination of strokes.
*WRAP – UP*
 Pre-writing skills are essential for the child to be able to develop the
ability to hold and move a pencil fluently and effectively and therefore
produce legible writing.
* POST – ASSESSMENT
Activity 1 – Trace and color the following.
*REFERENCES

 Write This Way, Abiva Publishing House Inc., Mrs. Eloisa Ponche-
Riego
 https://childdevelopment.com.au/areas-of-concern/writing/writing-
readiness-pre-writing-skills/

 https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/early-care/tip-
pages/all/scribbles-have-meaning