HelpWithHandwriting

Have you ever wanted to help a child write faster but are uncertain how? Do you struggle to read some of your students work? Here you will find 10 worksheets. Every page provides an opportunity for a child to write 100 most used words in the English Language. The way that I use these sheets is by asking the student to write two practice attempts of writing the word, next one attempt as neat as possible, one as fast as possible and followed by one attempt without looking at what they are writing

Are your students ready to crack the letter puzzles? Every page lets a child use their imagination to create words from 9 letters.  By writing these words it will give a child an opportunity to practice word writing. Finally they should pick up to three words to turn into a sentence. Due to the nature of the words found it may not be possible to write a sentence that does not sound silly. It is acceptable in this situation to write a silly sentence. For example with the puzzle 'noaellsta' follow

Here you will find 3 activity sheets and 2 advice sheets designed to help you or a child set their own handwriting goals. Sometimes it can be difficult to differentiate whether a person has handwriting difficulty or whether they find what to write a struggle. By using these sheets it will help you or a child set their own handwriting goals that are realistic and measurable. This can be particularly helpful if you are writing individual learning plans (ILP). The way that I use these sheets is if

Letter joins - Cowgirls (un,um,ig,id,ed,eg,an,or,in) is a handwriting worksheet to teach joined up handwriting. Here you will find 9 worksheets. Each one is designed to help a child develop the essential skill of letter joins. The reason why this is so important is that it helps develop the ability to write at speed. A skill needed for exams. The way that I use these sheets is for a child to use either a pencil or pen. They should then complete sections 1 to 5. The first section helps a child re

Here you will find 1 page of internet search ideas and 5 worksheets templates. There are 12 questions on the search page of ideas. Each one is designed to capture a child’s imagination making them want to search the internet to discover the answer. For example: Who invented the internet? Who invented fibre-optics? Who invented milkshake? The way that I use these sheets is for the child to choose an invention to search on the internet. They then chose one of the five template page. Once they have

This is a 10 page resource encourages children to write numbers 0-9. Every page teaches a child how to write one number and has 3 activities to complete. Activity 1: Write the numbers 0-9. This number has guide arrows on where to start and end their pen. Activity 2: They are asked to search for a yeti linked to the number they are learning about and asked a question about this. For example: When writing the number 4, the question linked to finding the yeti is 'How many snowflakes can you see ion

This resource is designed to help children understand the difference between whole and half shapes. There are 6 activity worksheets, each contains 4 images. Giving 24 opportunities to learn this important skill. Children are asked to draw half shapes. The images are: * Circle - (Button, Donut, Orange, Pizza) * Oval - (Mirror, Avocado, Easter egg, Door Mat) * Square - (Cracker, Picture, Window, Slice of Cheese) * Rectangle - (TV remote control, Door, Phone, Ruler) * Triangle - (Crisp, Coat hang

Here you will find 4 different themed alphabet boards all using the Nelson handwriting font, used to help joined up writing. The Nelson font has lead out letter strokes making it easier to join letters together. There are 2 pages per theme - one for upper case letters, one for lower case letters and numbers 0-9. The four themes are: Ninja, Wildlife animals, Space and Unicorns. Similar handwriting resourcesAlphabet practice worksheets About Help with Handwriting:This resource has been designed

Using the Nelson Handwriting Font these alphabet boards will help teach your students how to write upper and lower case joined up letters. This is Christmas themed with Elf's to add extra interest.

Let the animals of Bert the bat, Felix the firefly, Federico the frog and Sandy the snail help children master writing all the letters of the alphabet in the cursive (joined - up) style. There are 6 sections: 1. Pre-course handwriting trial, giving you a chance to measure a child's true handwriting levels. 2. The snail worksheets introduce the letters of z,x,v,w,y and k. These letters require an ability to draw short and long vertical lines. 3. The firefly worksheets introduce the letters c,a

This is a 6-week handwriting programme for children who find handwriting a little boring. It is a step by step skills programme created by myself using occupational therapy techniques to improve handwriting. It will show you exactly how to help a child improve their letter formation, remain motivated to learn and enjoy handwriting whilst still having a lot of fun. It has a spy theme where Rufus, the master spy training dog, gives guidance to a child on how they can improve their handwriting. Pr

This activity sheet has been developed to explain kids hand exercises that can relieve muscle tension during handwriting practice. Handwriting can cause a lot of strain on the hand, especially for young children who are new to handwriting. This activity sheet contains a total of five hand exercises that can be used on their own or together after handwriting practice. It focuses on fingers, palms, and wrists exercises to alleviate common aches and pains associated with prolonged handwriting. Thes

This easy childrens handwriting checklist has been developed to encourage a child whilst they learn how to write. It also helps them to understand the basics of good handwriting and grammar. Whether in a classroom or at home, this checklist can be used after every handwriting session to show the child how they are progressing. Ideally, the child should already be able to form letters and know how to hold a pencil and with that in mind is a good resource for five to eight-year-olds. It will help

These Kids Motivational Quotes have been developed to help make boring repetitive learning more engaging and fun and less like hard work. These quotes will help to motivate your child as they progress through their handwriting journey, especially if they hit a rut or a snag. Give these quotes before, during or after a handwriting activity to help motivate them and become more confident. Why not place them in a jar for the children to pick.? This activity is great fun for children of all ages reg

Have you ever wondered how to make a foot block and why one might be a good idea? Being able to write neatly depends on more than just good pencil control. It also depends on how the child is sitting at the table. With this in mind, this handwriting activity sheet has been developed to encourage good posture whilst writing. The aim of this activity sheet is to guide you through the process of how to make a foot block. A foot block gives a child’s feet a solid base to ensure their knees and hips

This handwriting workbook focuses more on correct sitting techniques rather than handwriting techniques. Included in this pack are four posters that outline the three techniques that help to improve posture. As well as these posters, this handwriting pack includes superhero compliment slips that can be used to reward the child if they are sat properly whilst writing. Whether used at home or in the classroom, your children will soon pick up these good habits and eventually do them without even th

This handwriting booklet has been designed with parents and educators in mind. It outlines the three essential tips that can be implemented to help children write in a more comfortable and effective way. Whether you are teaching your child at home or in a classroom environment, following these simple yet essential handwriting techniques will ensure that the child has more chance of developing neat handwriting and reduces the risk of picking up bad habits. This booklet outlines correct posture,

By the age of eight to 11, a child should be able to write words with little thought of the shapes they are making. However, there are still a few things that parents and educators should keep in mind when teaching their children about handwriting techniques. So, this teach handwriting 8 to 11 years booklet has been created to outlines the do's and don'ts of effective handwriting for older children. Whether you are teaching your child at home or in a classroom environment, this booklet will ensu

Themed around famous historical events handwriting sheets, this workbook will engage them as they independently learn about history. By doing these nine actvity sheets children will practice their handwriting, spelling, and grammar whilst picking up basic research techniques. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this handwriting workbook is an indispensable tool. This is a handwriting resource with a difference. Not only does it help the child practice their handwriting techniques, spelling

This world foods handwriting practice workbook includes nine worksheets that are themed around food that can be found in different countries across the world. Designed for children aged between eight and 11, it is perfect for classroom learning or at home. This handwriting workbook has been developed to encourage children to do their research in books or on the Internet and will give them an additional skill going forward. The primary function though is to help the child to practice their handwr