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www.teachhandwriting.co.uk Lucy Lamont ©2017 Teach Children Ltd

Why Teach Handwriting? Still relevant today: Handwritten note taking is more effective Education system is still pen and paper based Still use pen and paper in everyday life Teaches instant letter recall & recognition: Recall for composition Recognition for reading. ©2017 Teach Children Ltd

What is Good Handwriting? A good handwriting style: Fluid hand movements Consistent letter size Speed Legibility ©2017 Teach Children Ltd

What is Needed for Good Handwriting? Handwriting is a very complex skill To develop good handwriting you need to have good: Gross & Fine Motor Skills Spatial Awareness Motor Memory Visual Memory Eye Tracking ©2017 Teach Children Ltd

Supporting your Child at Home Teach Handwriting Website www.teachhandwriting.co.uk Is your child ‘Fit’ for handwriting ? ©2017 Teach Children Ltd

Key Abilities ( Handwriting Knowledge) Non-Pencil Activities: Pre-handwriting Patterns & Letter Formation Sitting Hand Dominance Pencil Grip Paper & Pencil Activities: Pre-handwriting Patterns, Letter Formation & Joining Paper Position & Tilt ©2017 Teach Children Ltd

Supporting your Child at Home Encourage writing as part of play activities Working with your school Ask your child to tell you about how to sit, position the paper and hold a pencil Repeated practise is not always the answer Remember one minute is better than no minutes! ©2017 Teach Children Ltd

Questions & Answers www.teachhandwriting.co.uk ©2017 Teach Children Ltd