Writing Foundations Through Play Parent Guide

A beautifully designed 16-page parent guide explaining the important physical foundation skills children need before confident writing can develop.

This resource was created to help parents better understand how young children develop early writing skills through play, movement and hands-on experiences.

Perfect for:

• parent consultations and meetings
• supporting parents at home
• Nursery and Reception settings
• school readiness support
• children still developing pre-writing skills
• SEND support and interventions
• home learning through play

The guide explains, in simple and friendly language:

• gross motor development
• core strength and balance
• fine motor skills
• hand strength
• hand-eye coordination
• pencil grip development
• the importance of learning through play

Includes practical play-based activity ideas using everyday resources such as:

• playdough
• tweezers and kitchen tongs
• threading activities
• spray bottle play
• climbing and balancing
• obstacle courses
• cutting activities
• opening jars and padlocks

This guide is ideal for helping parents understand that writing begins long before children are able to form letters on paper.

Written in accessible language suitable for families from a wide range of backgrounds.

A supportive, non-pressure approach to writing readiness that encourages confidence, movement, creativity and enjoyment in learning.