Handwriting

Handwriting primary resources, pencil control resources, fine motor skills resources to help improve children’s handwriting

Handwriting is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in a child’s early education. For Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) students, it is essential to provide resources and activities that promote the development of handwriting in a fun and engaging way. Here are some resources and strategies tailored for these age groups:

1. **Letter Formation Worksheets:**
– Use our letter formation printable worksheets to focus on individual letter formations. Include both uppercase and lowercase letters, allowing children to trace and practise writing letters. You can also encourage children to work on their handwriting of numbers with our number writing tracing activity.

2. **Handwriting Apps:**
– Explore educational apps designed specifically for EYFS and KS1 to develop handwriting skills. These apps often incorporate interactive activities and games that make learning enjoyable for young learners.

3. **Handwriting Whiteboard Presentation:**
– Utilise interactive whiteboards for engaging handwriting sessions. Display large letters for children to trace, and encourage them to use their fingers or styluses to practise forming letters.

4. **Sand and Water Trays:**
– Incorporate sensory play by providing sand or water trays where children can use their fingers to practice forming letters. This tactile approach helps reinforce muscle memory and fine motor skills. Our EYFS tuff tray activities are ideal for this!

5. **Playdough and Clay:**
– Moldable materials like playdough and clay are excellent for developing hand strength and coordination. Create letter-shaped cutouts or encourage children to form letters with the material. Our tricky words read it make it write it activities are perfect for practising handwriting using playdough.

6. **Fine Motor Skills Activities:**
– Include activities that enhance fine motor skills, such as threading beads, using tweezers to pick up small objects, or tearing paper. Strengthening these muscles is crucial for successful handwriting.

7. **Multi-Sensory Techniques:**
– Engage multiple senses in handwriting activities. For example, use scented markers, encourage children to say the letter sounds aloud as they write, or play background music to create a multisensory learning environment.

8. **Alphabet Books:**
– Introduce alphabet books that feature large, clear letter formations. Encourage children to trace the letters with their fingers and eventually try writing them on their own.

9. **Letter Tracing Apps:**
– Consider educational apps that focus specifically on letter tracing. These apps often provide instant feedback, guiding children in forming letters correctly.

10. **Personalised Writing Journals:**
– Provide each child with a personal writing journal where they can practice their handwriting. Encourage them to draw pictures alongside their writing to make the process more enjoyable.

11. **Teacher-Demonstrated Writing Sessions:**
– Model proper letter formations during teacher-led sessions. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to demonstrate strokes and encourage children to imitate.

12. **Letter Formation Resources:**
– Incorporate games that involve letter recognition and formation. Board games, card games, or interactive online games can make the learning process entertaining.

Remember that patience, positive reinforcement, and a variety of resources will contribute to a well-rounded handwriting development program for EYFS and KS1 students.

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