style of handwriting where the letters are joined together in a flowing and connected manner

the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter

the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter

Reviewing sentences with all four joins, using lead-ins

English

In this unit, pupils build on their joined up handwriting skills, focusing on the formation of the four joins, size and orientation. In 'Letter strings', pupils apply their knowledge and skills through a focus on suffixes, prefixes and other word endings. 

In 'YReview, using lead-ins', pupils revisited their handwriting skills, focusing on formation, size and orientation.  In this unit, pupils build on their joined up handwriting skills, focusing on the formation of the four joins, size and orientation. 

Further study of the four joins 

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

True or false? The pencil does not lift when forming a join.

Select the correct example of the first join. 

Select the correct example of the second join. 

Select the correct example of the third join. 

The third join goes from the x-height line to the ...

The fourth join goes from the x-height line to the ...

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Reviewing sentences with all four joins, using lead-ins

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.