Lowercase Letter Handwriting Formation: Similar Shapes b / d

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What’s included?
This download includes one A4, pdf sheet (portrait orientation).

What’s it for?
This resource directly addresses the common confusion pupils experience when writing the visually similar letters ‘b’ and ‘d’. It provides focused support to help learners distinguish between these two letters, reinforcing the correct formation.

Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.

Resource details
The font used is Sassoon Infant Std for clear legibility and modelling of the correct letter formation.

Blue Set

One dedicated practice sheet:

• b/d

The focused support for each letter is kept separate initially (four lines for ‘b’, then four lines for ‘d’), concluding with a mixed line (writing ‘b’ and ‘d’ together).

Guidance & Support:

• Features a clear starting dot and directional arrows (as are visible on the cover image) for correct motor pattern reinforcement.
• Writing-support decreases line-by-line to build skill, confidence while increasing the challenge.
• All practice letters are correctly positioned on a baseline to model standard line placement.
• Tracking: Dedicated spaces for the name and date facilitate long-term progress tracking and easy collation of completed work.
• Format: Designed for writing straight onto the sheet.

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