Scaffolded Desk Helper | Continuous Cursive Alphabet, Maths Support & Sentence Check (KS1 & LKS2)
Support pupil independence across writing and maths with this scaffolded desk helper, designed for daily use in KS1 and lower KS2 classrooms. Perfect for laminating and sticking to desks or placing inside folders, this all-in-one reference mat provides visual and written support to boost confidence in core skills.
What’s Included:
✔ Letter formation guide with upper and lower case letters in continuous cursive handwriting
✔ Number formation model for 0–9
✔ Multiplication square to assist with quick recall and fluency
✔ Maths key words to help pupils identify operations in worded problems (e.g. ‘altogether’ = addition)
✔ Step-by-step sentence checking prompts to remind pupils how to edit their writing independently
Ideal for:
✔ Encouraging independent learning
✔ Supporting pupils with handwriting, maths reasoning, and sentence construction
✔ Use with all pupils, including SEND and EAL learners
This desk mat helps reduce low-level questions, empowers learners to self-correct, and acts as a constant visual scaffold during lessons.




