My First Book of Mastering basic pencil skills builds a firm foundation for writing letters and number's. Use this boot as both a fun introduction to using pencils and a great practice guide.| A Crab Goes Poon for a Walk a To parents Write your child's name and the date inthe boxes above. Have your child draw a line from the erab on the top of the page to the crab on the bottom ofthe page without hiting any ‘obstacles. Your child may draw the line however he or she likes. "Draw a line from one crab ( yet ) to the other crab (i).ts Have your child draw a line from one rabbit ther rabbit. Your child may draw the line however he or she likes. You may give your child hints. For example, “Don't let the rabbit run into a stump! Draw a line from one rabbit ( g° ) to the other rabbit ( ~- ).=Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture.3 en To parents Have your child draw aline from one cat to the ‘other cat. Your child may draw the line however he or she Tikes. You may give your child hints. For example, “The cat should stay out ofthe holes and puedes” ™Draw a line from one cat (8) to the other cat ( B. -=Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture. ad aus aa icemI A Race in Sa the Swimming Pool my draw fully = Draw a line from one boy ( é ) to the matching boy ( é ye — _— ae : ~~ 3To parents, ‘This page is for further practice drawing straight lines. Have your child draw slowly, carefully, and steadily, one step at atime. =Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture.Name 5 Sea Creatures a To parents f drawing a diagonal line in one stroke is too dificul, Your ehild may pause in the middle. ) ) to the matching shell ( < ). =Draw a line from one shell (<<,™Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture.A Bear Paints a BarnTo parents Encourage your child to draw a jagued line from start to finish in one stroke. I'your child needs help, allow your child to draw a straight ine to the middle picture, then continue drawing tothe end of the pieture =Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture. eS c pais a gS be)Pi Flying Over the Rainbow =Draw a line from one paper plane (7) plane (@).=Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture.Swimming Freely a in the Sea =Draw a line from one dolphin ( &* ) to the matching dolphin ( ¢* ). pe eeeiey 2Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture.draw slowly and carefully. =Draw a line from one ball ( gp ) to the other ball ( Jp ).‘This exercise teaches your child to draw curved lines. There may be round shapes—s balla balloon—around you. Drawing them too, along with your child, will greatly help his or her pencitstroke practic. =Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture. 18a | A Tour of the Zoo =Draw a line from one friend ( y ) to the other friend ( 3 ). axDraw a line from one picture to the matching picture. pe)| Jon Camelback ae Draw a line from one camel ( “) to the other camel ( @”).On the following pages your chil wil earn to draw zigzag fines. This is oft is activity easier,To parents Begin by having your child draw ane from one picture to the next. When he or she has gotten used to this, ‘encourage your chil to draw a zigzay ine in one stroke. =Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture. ” a Tt y yO wo wy %ame Seashore SwimmingTo parents: Encourage your child to draw a fine from one swimmer to the other swimmer. Point at the start and atthe end and tell our child, “Try to swim from hereto there." =Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture.| Going Down a a Winding River =Draw a line from one kayak ( &) to the other kayak ( &).™Draw a line from one picture to the matching picture.is From this page on, dite ts okay it your ch drow The i thing is to encourage your child to draw slowly and careful. Draw a line from one treasure chest (&) to the other treasure chest (&).To parents (On paiges 30, 22, 34, and 96, the exercise isto Arava ‘single fine through all the pictures. =Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (#) through all the fruit. ® By=Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (%) through all the cars. 25)- a =Draw a line from one ball ( @ ) to the other ball ( @ ).‘To parents (On pages 4 and 36, no example lines shown. It isall right to goin any order and pass throug the ‘same point several times. =Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (*) through all the cups and glasses. 34[an Exciting Game Draw a line from one ball ( @ ) to the other ball ( @ ).=Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (4%) through all the butterflies and bees. 36| 19 jon the Expressway Draw a line from one car (jp) to the other car (gi). eae ae aa a ms ee ae I f| BRN Bana bs a7ae = Draw a line from one car (@@*) to the other car («p®).N Ss] Fe 4OSnowy Mountain EE eae ™Draw a line from one sled (3) to the other sled (28).‘Have your child draw a steady tine from the dot to the star. When your child has finished, asic him or her what is picture. Color the picture for some extra fun!DollhouseTo Have your child draw a steady line from the dot to the star. ‘When your child has finished, ask him or her what is shown inthe picture. Color the picture for some extra fun! = Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (x). aaa = J AA Umbrella| { |choo-choo es Have your child draw the ne. Make: follows the arrows at th so that he Draw a line from one steam engine (éeavem) to the other steam engine (dawg).To parents It is very difficult for a child to bring a pencil to dead stop atthe end of the fine. From this page on have ‘your child be careful to stop atthe end (4). Ithelps to tell him or her, “Spin, spi, and stop!” =Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (x).Skating Party <=. =Draw a line from one tiger ( % ) to the other tiger ( % De oo) Aq| water Slide ele Draw a line from one girl ( 4) to the other girl (<).=Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (+). 5SO| T-shirts Lined Up From this page on, drawing lines bec Encourage your child to draw within tf your child io develop the ability to draw c Draw a line from one T-shirt ( Is) to the matching T-shirt ( 2g). ss more dificult, {tis important for ind steadily=Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (*).| win Book to Read? —| Draw a line from one book (2) to the matching book ( =i). 53To parents ‘This activity teaches your child to draw fines oftwo or more strokes. Have your child begin by drawing a line from the numeral 1 to the matching star, then drawing afin from the numeral to the matching star. = Draw a line in the red path (@) and then the blue path (@).Magic Hands ™Draw a line from one piece of candy (*@») to the matching piece of candy (*@). 55)™Draw a line in the red path (@) and then the blue path (@). 5629 Exploring a ES Department Store =Draw a line from one ball (® ) to the other ball (®) ‘oS=Draw a line in the red path (@) and then the blue path (@). 58| space Flight "Draw a line from one UFO (2) to the other UFO ( 2). &™Draw a line in the red path (@), then the blue (@), and then the yellow path (@).| sear Haunted House j= =Draw a line from one ghost ( S ) to the other ghost ( 2 ).=Draw a line in the red path (@), then the blue (@), and then the yellow path (@).29 Green Caterpillars Eating Vegetables [oe =Draw a line from one green caterpillar (¥ ) to the other green caterpillar (2 iE‘To parents On the following pages, your chill wil encounter more comprehensive activities for rawing several kinds of tines. Make sure your child stops the penell at each comer before drawing in a new direction. If your child does these exercises ‘well, it shows that he or she has gained fairly strong skills in using a pencil. =Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (x).‘To parents ‘At the crossing point, have your child follow the direction of the arrow. Encourage your child not to goTo parents ‘Make sure that your ebild stops the pencil at each comer (shown by pictures) before ‘going on inthe new direction, ™Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (*).Rane ma To parents From this pa are even narower. Is sore importa chill draw slowly and carefully than raw in one stroke to the other Loop-the-Loops Doing-each comer (shown by: pictures) before the newClimbing a Steep MountainTo parents: ‘Make sure that your child stops the pencil at ‘each comer (Ghown by pictures) before szoing on inthe new direction. =Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (*).=Draw a line from one car ( = ) to the other car ( £ )To parents Make sure that your child stops the pencil at ‘each comer (shown by pictures). before ‘going on in the new direction. = Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (#). ayA Path to the Castle = =Draw a line from one girl ( 3 ) to the other girl ( 5 )From his page on, drewing fines bess dificult. Encourage your child to baie Gemete penta a arn gta ability to draw carefully ancl steadily, Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (x). oF ~ Racing Caroye}, Amusement Park eS 4| Roller Coaster eee ar 1 Draw a line from one coaster car ( *§y) to the other coaster car (@% ). 2 ==Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (x). Space ShuttleMountainside ks Roller Coaster a Draw a line from one coaster car (sai) to the other coaster car (im).=Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (*). Sailboat| Roller Coaster =Draw a line from one coaster car ( 2) to the other coaster car ( J).=Draw a line from the dot (@) to the star (x).