the part of a letter that extends above the level of the top of an "x"

this is the line that most letters sit on

straight, parallel lines that we can use as a guide to help us write neatly and keep our letters the same size

the part of a letter that descends below the level of the bottom of an "x"

Formation of b and p

English

Introduction to skills and patterns

Formation of i, l and t

Formation of u, y and j

Formation of m, n and r

Formation of h and k

Formation of c, a and d

Formation of o, g and q

Formation of e, s and f

Formation of v,w, x and z

Practice of x-height letters

Practice of letters with descenders

Practice of letters with ascenders

In this unit, pupils learn print letter formation for all 26 letters of the alphabet. In ‘Capital letters’, pupils build on this by learning the formation of all the capital letters.

In this unit, pupils learn to sit comfortably and hold a pencil correctly. They learn handwriting patterns to help with letter formation and how to form all 26 lowercase letters in print. Finally, pupils practise forming letters in different letter families, for example ascenders and descenders.

Writing lower case letters in print

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Select the correct formation of the letter h.

Select the correct formation of the letter k.

Why do we use tramlines when practising our handwriting?

Place the line names of the tramlines in order from top to bottom.

Formation of b and p

Lesson outcome

Content guidance