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10 coloring pages for your child's age + a guide to what each page develops.
Ages 4–5✏️ Pre-writing
Chimney smoke – upper loops for ages 4–5
Four rows of loops from big to small. Smoke rises from the chimney to the cloud and the child follows in one smooth stroke.
Done — the sheet is in your downloads
In the print dialog choose actual size (100 %) and black and white. Add a thick triangular crayon.
Why is this sheet for ages 4–5?
A loop is a stroke where the line crosses itself – a new task for the hand. It is the basis of cursive e, l and b, and the child needs it loose before writing begins.
- Upper loops = direct preparation for cursive.
- Shrinking loops shift the movement to the fingers.
- One stroke without lifting – fluency.
💬 Tip for parents
Loops are often drawn too fast and then “stick together”. Try the rhythm in words: “up – around – down”. If the child cannot hit the loops, go back to the arch (Bee sheet) and try again in a few weeks.
