Play Smart Wipe-Clean Pen Control

This lively, illustrated wipe-clean workbook contains 80 practice pages for children to trace, learn, and practice writing straight lines, curves, zigzags, and other lines, as well as letters, numbers, and shapes. For all developmental stages, from children who are just starting to practice holding a pencil to those who want to master pen control.

Children can learn pen control skills efficiently while having fun. Uses an easy-to-follow, developmentally appropriate, step-by-step process to help them learn to write. Lines become longer and more complex, and the guidelines gradually disappear as the activities progress. Keeps children engaged through lively illustrations that feel more like play than work!

Note: This book does not come with a water-based pen. Please use any water-based marker or crayons. The coated paper is easy for children to write on and erase with minimal effort.

Author Biography

Gakken is the number 1 educational publisher in Japan. Founded in 1946 by Hideto Furuoka, the mission of Gakken has always been to produce fun-first, educational materials for children. Gakken is well-known to Asian families for its bestselling workbooks. Gakken is also well-respected in academic circles – publishing popular teaching materials for preschools, kindergartens, and primary schools. In addition to its substantial publishing business, Gakken also runs 18,000 learning centers called “Gakken Classrooms” and operates nursery schools – all inspired by the successful formula used in their workbooks.

Katerina Walls is an expert in the cognitive development of children. She received her training from Georgetown University, focusing on applied linguistics (how first, second, and third languages are acquired by young children) and developmental psychology. She has observed, consulted with, and facilitated the learning of children ages 0-12 years and their parents globally in research laboratories, developmental clinics, hospitals, classrooms, homes, and on Zoom. She has helped hundreds of children become the best version of themselves through one-to-one enrichment and coaching using her original method for motivating and engaging children to learn. She aspires to create resources that inspire children to become lifelong learners.