Supporting Handwriting Parent’s Workshop November 2017 Mrs Kutchesfahani

1. Supporting Handwriting Parent’s Workshop November 2017 Mrs Kutchesfahani

2. Why Cursive? • The key advantages to this system are: • By making each letter in one movement, children’s hands develop a ‘physical memory’ of it, making it easier to produce the correct shape; • Because letters and words flow from left to right, children are less likely to reverse letters which are typically difficult (like b/d or p/q); b d b d

3. Why Cursive? • There is a clearer distinction between capital letters and lower case; • The continuous flow of writing ultimately improves speed and spelling. C c Cc

5. Correct Grip

6. Letter Families

7. How to teach handwriting Handwriting • Model how to form the letter.

8. How to teach handwriting 2. Practise in sand.

9. How to teach handwriting Handwriting 3. Practise on scrap card.

10. How to teach handwriting Handwriting • Practise with a paintbrush and water (outside if it’s warm enough).

11. How to teach handwriting Handwriting 5. Practice on paper / in books.

12. How to teach handwriting Handwriting • Model how to form the letter. 2. Practise in sand. 3. Practise on scrap card. • Practise with a paintbrush and water (outside if it’s warm enough). 5. Practice on paper books.

13. Tricky Bits • Capital letters • Joining from o • Joining from e

14. Tricky Bits • z • x

15. Resources • Pencil grips – for comfort

16. Resources • Pencil grips – for finger positioning

17. Other Resources

18. Questions • Is there anything specific you need help with? • Are there any other resources that you would like? • Do you have any other questions?