Curve and Slide Worksheet
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Curve & Slide Tracing
Kindergarten Fine Motor Strokes ⢠Part 1
Name:
Date:
Start at the green dot
ā Follow the dashed path with your pencil or crayon
Stop at the red dot
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Slanted Slides ⢠Top to Right & Top to Left
š§ļø Slide Down-Right: Start at the top, slide down to the right
Falling raindrops & ski slopes
šŖ Slide Down-Left: Start at the top, slide down to the left
Kite strings & tree branches
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Half Circles ⢠Rainbows & Smiles
š Rainbow Arch (Over): Up, curve around the top, and back down
Like bridges & turtle shells
š„£ Happy Smile (Under): Down, scoop around the bottom, and back up
Like boats, bowls & happy grins
Self Check: Kept on the lines Started at green
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Circles & Side Curves
Kindergarten Fine Motor Strokes ⢠Part 2
Color a star for great work: ā ā ā
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Side Half Circles ⢠Open Right & Open Left
š Open Right (C-Shape)
Letter C & Crescent Moon
Start top right, curve left, end bottom right
š Open Left (Reverse C)
Letter D, P, B bellies
Start top left, curve right, end bottom left
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Full Circles ⢠Big & Small Bubbles
š«§ Start at the top, curve around to the left, and close the circle!
Like coins, balls & wheels
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Stroke Safari ⢠Trace & Color the Picture!
Notice the circles, arches, and slanted lines
Teacher / Parent Tip: Encourage a relaxed pencil grip and steady, unhurried strokes.
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Straight and Slanted Worksheet
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Straight & Slanted Lines
Kindergarten Pre-Writing Strokes ⢠Part 1
Name:
Date:
Start at the green dot at the top
⬠Pull your pencil straight or slanted in one smooth stroke
Stop at the red dot
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Straight Down Lines ⢠Top to Bottom ( | )
Pull straight down!
š§ļø Long Vertical Drops: Pull straight down from top guideline to bottom
Letters: l, t, i, H, T, L
šŖ Steady Pickets: Keep your lines straight and tall
Practice even spacing
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Slanted Lines ⢠Top Down to Right ( \ )
Slide down and right!
ā·ļø Ski Slope Slide: Start top left, slide down to bottom right
Letters: N, W, X, k
ā” Speed Slopes: Fast steady slants
Keep lines parallel
Pencil Check: Holding pencil gently near the tip? š Ready for Page 2!
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Slants & Line Landscapes
Kindergarten Pre-Writing Strokes ⢠Part 2
Strokes Mastered: | \ / /\
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Slanted Lines ⢠Top Down to Left ( / )
Slide down and left!
šŖ Kite Strings: Start top right, pull down and back to the left
Letters: A, M, V, W, X, Y
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Mountain Peaks ⢠Continuous Slanted Zig-Zags ( /\/\ )
Keep pencil on paper!
ā°ļø Up slant, down slant: Connect the peaks without lifting your pencil
Prepares for letters M, W, V, Z
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Line Camp Scene ⢠Trace & Color!
Every shape is made of straight down or slanted lines
Super Work Award: āāā Fantastic Straight & Slanted Lines!
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