Ten rows of handwriting lines, each starting with a solid X to copy, followed by dotted copies to trace. How to form it: Two slanting lines that cross in the middle. Say fox, box and six together and listen for the sound of x at the start.

Check the pencil grip first: between the thumb and the first finger, resting on the middle finger, held loosely. Small hands tire quickly, so stop after a row or two if the strokes get shaky and come back later.