Handwriting in Key Stage 2 (7 - 11 yrs)
UK National Curriculums for handwriting
Statutory requirements plus notes and guidance for teaching handwriting to 7 to 11 year olds in; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Handwriting animations and worksheets
Free animations and accompanying worksheets to support children through the 3 stages of handwriting; pre-handwriting patterns, single letter formation and joins.
Pencil grip for handwriting
The expected pencil grip developmental stages for this age group and advice on how to support children through them.
Sitting position for handwriting
The best sitting position, when handwriting, for both right and left-handed writers.
Paper position for handwriting
How to correctly position and tilt the paper for right and left-handed writers.
Handwriting warm up activities
At the desk gross and fine motor skills activities to get the body ready for handwriting and to relax it during extended handwriting tasks.
Handwriting teaching tips
Extra tips to help support the teaching of handwriting in your class.
Overcoming handwriting difficulties
How to identify the causes of handwriting difficulties and suggestions to overcome them.