Bubble writing - cursive handwriting scaffold
Like many primary school teachers I have tried a variety of handwriting schemes with varying degrees of success. Having thought through many common problems with handwriting I have developed a simple scaffold that places a bubble either side of the line to support letter formation. This simple scaffold provides a guide to consistently form cursive letters and ensure each letter is uniform in both height and width. Children are able to leave equal spaces between words and see clearly whether or not there is enough space at the end of each line for the next word they intend to write. There has been a huge impact within my class in a very short space of time and I hope you will see similar benefits within your own setting.
Included is a PowerPoint presentation including words from the Year 5/6 spelling list that can be printed as a handwriting pack for children to work through. Blank slides enable you to add words to suit your needs and finally 2 different sized PDF scaffolds that children can use to write on (If photocopied the bubbles will disappear to leave the writing that has been completed.)
Bubble writing - cursive handwriting scaffold
Like many primary school teachers I have tried a variety of handwriting schemes with varying degrees of success. Having thought through many common problems with handwriting I have developed a simple scaffold that places a bubble either side of the line to support letter formation. This simple scaffold provides a guide to consistently form cursive letters and ensure each letter is uniform in both height and width. Children are able to leave equal spaces between words and see clearly whether or not there is enough space at the end of each line for the next word they intend to write. There has been a huge impact within my class in a very short space of time and I hope you will see similar benefits within your own setting.
Included is a PowerPoint presentation including words from the Year 3/4 spelling list that can be printed as a handwriting pack for children to work through. Blank slides enable you to add words to suit your needs and finally 2 different sized PDF scaffolds that children can use to write on (If photocopied the bubbles will disappear to leave the writing that has been completed.)
Bubble writing - cursive handwriting scaffold
Like many primary school teachers I have tried a variety of handwriting schemes with varying degrees of success. Having thought through many common problems with handwriting I have developed a simple scaffold that places a bubble either side of the line to support letter formation. This simple scaffold provides a guide to consistently form cursive letters and ensure each letter is uniform in both height and width. Children are able to leave equal spaces between words and see clearly whether or not there is enough space at the end of each line for the next word they intend to write. There has been a huge impact within my class in a very short space of time and I hope you will see similar benefits within your own setting.
Included is a PowerPoint presentation including words from the Year 1/2 spelling list that can be printed as a handwriting pack for children to work through. Blank slides enable you to add words to suit your needs and finally 2 different sized PDF scaffolds that children can use to write on (If photocopied the bubbles will disappear to leave the writing that has been completed.)
A great resource for helping students to learn the correct letter formation using RWI pictures for each letter of the alphabet.
These sheets are great for practicing letter formation.
They can be used as homework or in the classroom to help your students form letters correctly.
I have created this based upon the tortoise letters, giraffe letters and monkey letters idea. Each has it's own section. Hope it is of some use. My kiddies love it.
xccw joined is the name of the font this has been created in as used in our school. Please be aware that you will not be able to view the cursive font unless it is installed on your computer.
Get your students off to a wonderful start with these handwriting sheets.
Suitable for children learning to form letters using the correct starting points.
There are different formats, sheets and cards that can be used as your students progress and develop their stamina for writing tasks.
The cards can be used in a learning centre or writing corner. Laminated they make a great resource that can be used again an again, with a whiteboard pen to practice letter formation.
They can be used during morning starter sessions or in small groups to practice letter formation.
This pack includes the cards for all letter a-z.
Handwriting sheets for all the letters a-z.
I have uploaded the RWI handwriting sheets I use for intervention which help to encourage children to form the letters correctly. I DID NOT MAKE THESE - THEY ARE OFF A FACEBOOK GROUP SO TAKE NO CREDIT FOR THEM
Printables for each of the Read Write Inc Set 2 sounds with opportunities for overwriting and free writing.
These could be placed within a plastic wallet for use with wipe clean markers to create reusable resources.
Each time a child (spontaneously- meaning using their own hands) draws a pre writing shape, they are creating or further developing:
Pathways in their brain.
Strengthening their muscles inside of their hands.
Developing the understanding of how hand or soft the press down (sensory development)
Therefore it is essential to give children the opportunies to create pre handwriting shapes.
With these fun and easy to use templates, children are always able to access and improve their fine motor skills.
Be ready to surprise everyone and have the best formation you’ve seen yet!
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WRITE FORWARD is a structured six-week handwriting and writing fluency intervention designed specifically for secondary-aged pupils.
The intervention provides three short sessions per week, with each session lasting approximately ten to fifteen minutes. It is designed to be practical and easy to deliver by a teacher or teaching assistant, either individually or with a small group.
The intervention focuses on developing key handwriting skills, including:
Letter formation
Letter size and consistency
Spacing between letters and words
Writing on the line
Pencil control
Letter joins
Writing fluency
Writing stamina
Applying handwriting skills to academic and everyday writing
The intervention uses explicit instruction, repeated practice and regular reflection, gradually moving from foundational handwriting skills towards independent and academic writing.
What is included?
Pupil Workbook
Staff Handbook
The pupil workbook provides a complete record of the intervention and includes:
Personal pupil details and handwriting goals
A baseline handwriting assessment
An eighteen-session progress tracker
Eighteen structured intervention sessions
Short pupil reflections after each session
A final handwriting assessment using the same passage as the baseline
End-of-intervention reflection
Twelve printable handwriting practice sheets
Blank lined practice sheets for additional or individual practice
Who is it suitable for?
WRITE FORWARD is intended for secondary-aged pupils who would benefit from additional support with handwriting, writing fluency or written recording.
It may be particularly useful for pupils whose handwriting is difficult to read, inconsistent, slow, tiring or affecting their ability to record their ideas effectively in lessons.
The intervention can be used as:
A short-term targeted intervention
SEND or learning support provision
Literacy intervention
Additional handwriting practice
Individual pupil support
Small-group intervention
It does not require specialist equipment or lengthy sessions, making it suitable for use within a busy secondary school timetable.
Why WRITE FORWARD?
Secondary handwriting interventions can be difficult to fit into the school day. WRITE FORWARD has been designed around short, regular sessions that can be delivered consistently without requiring a separate lesson.
The intervention also understands that handwriting is not simply about making letters look neat. The wider aim is to help pupils develop handwriting that is usable in real classroom situations, including longer pieces of academic writing, timed tasks and examinations.
Eighteen sessions. Six weeks. Three short sessions per week. A clear starting point, structured practice and measurable end point
Accessible writing sheets for students to practice writing.
5 levels of differentiation, with students able to:
trace the word;
write the word;
build the word
find the word;
use the word.
39 worksheets for lots of practice!
Handwriting Reset is a structured, practical handwriting intervention designed for older pupils who need to relearn the foundations of clear, legible writing.
This full-year programme focuses on the core skills needed for readable handwriting: letter formation, size, baseline control, spacing and fluency. It is particularly suitable for pupils whose handwriting is difficult to read because letters are poorly formed, bunched together, inconsistently sized or placed incorrectly on the line.
The programme is designed for short, manageable 15–30 minute sessions and is ideal for use in 1:1 intervention, SEND support, literacy catch-up, tutoring, inclusion, alternative provision or small-group work.
Importantly, the programme does not rely on reading ability. Letter and word activities can be completed as visual copying tasks, making the resource suitable for pupils who may also be receiving separate phonics or literacy intervention.
What is included?
A complete 36-session handwriting programme
Structured across the full school year
Detailed teacher guidance
Accompanying student workbook
Baseline and final handwriting assessments
Progress checkpoints
Personal target-letter activities
Visual handwriting zone support
Practical and hands-on activities
The programme teaches letter formation, size and height control, baseline awareness, letter spacing, word spacing, fluency and sustained handwriting practice. It also includes pupil reflection and progress review activities.
Programme sections:
Section 1 — Control Before Letters
Section 2 — Curly Letter Family
Section 3 — Straight and Down Letters
Section 4 — Humps, Stems and Rounded Letters
Section 5 — Diagonals and Complete Alphabet
Section 6 — Size Control
Section 7 — Spacing Control
Section 8 — Fluency and Transfer
Many handwriting resources are aimed at younger children and can feel inappropriate for older pupils. Handwriting Reset keeps the teaching explicit and highly scaffolded while using a cleaner, more age-appropriate intervention style.
The programme breaks handwriting down into manageable physical skills, allowing pupils to build success gradually rather than simply being told to “write more neatly”.
It is especially useful for pupils who cannot consistently form lowercase letters, write letters that are difficult to recognise, bunch letters together, struggle with letter size or have poor baseline control.
It is also suitable for pupils who mix tall, short and descending letters, need handwriting intervention alongside separate phonics teaching, lack confidence in written work or benefit from highly visual and practical learning.
Suitable for:
KS2 and KS3 handwriting intervention
SEND pupils
Dyslexia support
Literacy intervention
Alternative provision
Tutoring
1:1 support
Teaching assistants
SENCO intervention programmes
Home education