the way we hold and position our body while writing

refers to how the paper is placed in front of us when writing

a way of holding the pencil with three fingers (thumb, index, and middle fingers) that helps us write smoothly and with control

a repeated arrangement or sequence of strokes or lines used in writing

Introduction to handwriting skills and patterns

English

Pre-cursive formation of i, l and t

Pre-cursive formation of u, y and j

Pre-cursive formation of m, n, and r

Pre-cursive formation of b, p, h and k

Pre-cursive formation of c, a and d

Pre-cursive formation of o, g and q

Pre-cursive formation of e, s and f

Pre-cursive formation of v, w, x and z

In this unit, pupils learn pre-cursive letter formation for all 26 letters of the alphabet. In ‘The four joins’, pupils build on this by learning the pre-cursive formation of the four joins and break letters.

In 'Writing lower case letters in print', pupils learnt the letter formation for all 26 lower case print letters. In this unit, pupils  build on this knowledge, learning the pre-cursive formation of all lower case letters.

In this unit, pupils learn the pre-cursive formation for all 26 letters of the alphabet. They learn the specifc movements required to form each letter and how to start and finish a letter with a lead in and a lead out.

Pre-cursive lower case letters or lower case letters revision

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

What do you need to start practising your handwriting?

What is the name of the best pencil grip?

getting into a comfortable sitting position

What can help you prepare for handwriting?

Can you match the lower case letters with their capital letters?

Introduction to handwriting skills and patterns

Lesson outcome

Content guidance