What this lesson teaches
This activity helps children improve concentration and hand-eye coordination as they follow lines.
Focus Training
Can you finish line following game in about 15 min?
Line Following Game
You will improve concentration and hand-eye coordination as they follow lines.
Duration15 min
Age GroupAges 5–8
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectFocus Training
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What you need
- Sheet of paper
- Colorful marker
- Timer (optional)
- Ruler (for straight lines)
- Crayons (for decoration)
How the activity runs
- Grab a sheet of paper and a colorful marker.
- Draw a wiggly line across the paper.
- Start at one end of the line with the marker.
- Carefully trace the line without lifting the marker.
- Try to go faster while still staying on the line!
- Challenge family members to follow their own lines!
The learning connection
Hands-on activities keep kids engaged and make learning fun. By physically tracing lines, they enhance their focus and motor skills.
Try it with your learner
1. Use a ruler to draw a wavy line on the paper. 2. Take your marker and hold it above the starting point of the line. 3. Carefully guide the marker along the line without going off track. 4. Try to keep your hand steady and focused. 5. If you go off the line, start again from the last point you were on. 6. What did you notice about how you followed the line?