Starter quiz
- Select the two examples of the letter h from the letters below.
- r
- a
- m
- h ✓
- h ✓
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- Select the two examples of the letter c from the letters below.
- k
- c ✓
- e
- l
- c ✓
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- Select the letter z from the letters below.
- o
- y
- z ✓
- r
- w
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- Match the lower case letters to the upper case letters.
- c⇔C ✓
- t⇔T ✓
- v⇔V ✓
- p⇔P ✓
- i⇔I ✓
- Order these letters of the alphabet.
- 1⇔a
- 2⇔b
- 3⇔c
- 4⇔d
- 5⇔e
- 6⇔f
- 7⇔g
- Tick the two directions which we write onto a page.
- top to bottom ✓
- bottom to top
- left to right ✓
- right to left
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Worksheet
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Sitting position is important for handwriting.
- A comfortable pencil grip can make handwriting easier.
- It takes practice to be able to form a letter correctly.
- Handwriting patterns can help prepare to form letters.
- There are some letter formations that require you to lift the pencil to add a dot or a cross.
Common misconception
Many children will not securely use the correct pencil grip.
Ensure to spend sufficient time checking children's pencil grip and intervening where they need extra support.
Keywords
Sitting position - the way we sit when writing, with our feet on the ground, back straight, and our body balanced and comfortable in a chair
Letter formation - the way we make each letter, starting at the top and following the correct path to create the shape of the letter.
Pencil grip - how we hold the pencil with our fingers, making sure it feels comfortable and steady in our hand.
Tripod grip - a special way of holding the pencil with three fingers (thumb, index, and middle fingers) that helps us write smoothly and with control.
Tramlines - straight, parallel lines that we can use as a guide to help us write neatly and keep our letters the same size.