Handwriting

At the start of Year 2 they begin to form cursive letters with a lead in stroke. Every cursive letter begins on the line and all tail letters loop to join the next letter. Children learn a fully cursive style, all letters join to one another. As the children progress through Key Stage 2 handwriting becomes more fluent. Pupils with fully joined, neat cursive handwriting are awarded a Pen Licence and pen, giving permission for them to write in their schoolwork in pen.

The following link is useful for handwriting top tips and practice sheets.

Reception and year 1

http://www.teachhandwriting.co.uk/print-letters-beginners.html

Years 2 , 3, 4, 5 and 6

http://www.teachhandwriting.co.uk/continuous-cursive-letters-beginners.html