In recent years we have introduced a new handwriting scheme called Letter-join to support handwriting as it animates both upper and lower case letters along with numbers modelling the correct formation. We have seen how this enables the children to produce neater handwriting with consistent spacing, letter sizes and introducing joins.
What's even better is that pupils can also log onto Letter-join at home, accessing all these resources including touch-screen activities when using iPads or tablets. Click on the image below to be directed to the login page.
Below is an alphabet mat showing how upper and lower case letters should be formed. The red dot shows where each letter should begin when writing.
Working at the Expected Standard:
- form capital letters and digits of the correct size, orientation and relationship to one another and to lower-case letters.
- use spacing between words that reflects the size of the letters.
Working Above the Expected Standard/ Greater Depth:
As above but also, the children can
- use the diagonal and horizontal strokes needed to join some letters.
Handwriting Lessons:
Each week in our handwriting lesson the children initially revisit how to form letters correctly then progress to horizontal and diagonal joins being introduced.
Below you will find example lessons which we use in school, please feel free to use these at home for extra practice.
