Handwriting
Handwriting
Handwriting is a physical skill and in Early Years we provide activities for children which will strengthen their muscles and help to develop hand-eye co-ordination.
In Reception, we teach children the correct letter formation, whilst they are learning their sounds during their RWI phonics lessons. Once the children know these sounds, they can start having some separate handwriting lessons.
Once in Year 1, children take part in RWI handwriting lessons (stage 2) which teaches children to form their letters correctly, as well as thinking about spacing and sizing on the line. RWI using the ‘jam sponge’ analogy in order to help the children know where to place their letters.
Once children are ready, they move onto stage 3, which teaches children to join their letters using two key joins: the bridge join and the hill join.
Stage 4 then prepares children for a fluid and fluent handwriting style.
Handwriting on a Page
