When you're getting used to new movements, five minutes of tracing are usually worth ten of writing. Some children need a lot of tracing exercises before they can start to write. They need to be reminded regularly not to hurry. Filling page after page is not the objective. Small diversions Exercises without concentration aren't much use.
Children can quickly lose interest.
Keeping their attention is important. Sometimes you can turn the work into a game. Teeth in combs and saws make easy zigzag exercises. Many others suggest themselves, such as grinning crocodiles and worried hedgehogs. If other things fail, try calling in the Martians.