SATPIN Sample: Letter s Formation, EYFS

A free sample from our First Sounds letter formation pack: eight pages to teach the letter s. Children meet the letter with a start dot, numbered arrows and simple direction words, practise at three levels (● ●● ●●●), then trace and write real CVC words: sit, sip and sat.

WHAT’S INSIDE
Adult page: how to use the pages and the three levels
‘Meet the letter s’, with the capital S
Letter practice at three levels
Trace the words, write the words, and a missing-letter page

CURRICULUM LINK
Supports the Writing, Word Reading and Fine Motor Skills Early Learning Goals in the DfE’s EYFS statutory framework (effective 1 September 2026). Not endorsed by the DfE.

The full pack covers s, a, t, p, i and n (43 pages):
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13620516

FORMAT
One 8-page A4 PDF for Reception (EYFS). Written in UK English; prints clearly in colour or black and white.