When learning to print letters, children should be able to draw these prewriting shapes: vertical line, horizontal line, circle, cross, square, X, and triangle. If your student has difficulty imitating or copying these prewriting shapes on a blank page, try using this resource. How to UseWhen teaching to draw the line or shape, demonstrate the drawing with verbal prompts. Use the page with the appropriate amount of visual cues. The light blue areas provide a defined space for the child to draw t