How to use the puppy path
Turns are the new skill here, so slow the puppy down at each corner. Say "walk, walk, turn" as your child's finger follows the zigzag, and let them make a little sniffing noise whenever the puppy changes direction. Once they know the route, a toy car or a crayon can follow the same path.
If your child loses the way, there is no wrong answer: the puppy just got distracted by a smell. Ask "Where is the bone?" and help them find the path again. When the puppy reaches the bone, try going back to the start in reverse, which makes the turns feel new. Finish by coloring the puppy's ears and spots, and draw a ball or a kennel in the empty space.
Questions
What age is the puppy path for?
It suits children from about three. The path is wide with broad turns, a step up from the bee path because the crayon has to change direction at each corner.
Does the puppy path have dead ends?
No. It is one wide zigzag from the puppy to the bone. Dead ends come later, in the rocket and mouse pages, once your child is comfortable with turns.
Can I laminate the page and reuse it?
Yes. Laminate it or slide it into a clear sleeve, then use a dry erase marker. Your child can do the path again and again, forward and backward.