About Course
The Handwriting and Penmanship course helps Year 1 learners develop clear, neat, and confident handwriting. Pupils are taught correct pencil grip, letter formation, spacing, and alignment through guided practice and structured activities. The course strengthens fine motor skills while encouraging pride in written work and good writing habits.
Key Focus Areas
Correct pencil grip and writing posture
Formation of upper- and lowercase letters
Writing letters on the line with correct spacing
Introduction to joining letters (where appropriate)
Writing simple words and sentences neatly
Developing control, consistency, and fluency
Course Content
AUTUMN TERM
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Week 1: Pencil Grip & Sitting Position
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Week 2: Pre-Writing Patterns
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Week 3: Lowercase Letters (a, c, o, d, g, q)
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Week 4: Lowercase Letters (i, l, t, k)
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Week 5: Lowercase Letters (m, n, r, u)
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Week 6: Lowercase Letters (h, b, p)
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Week 7: Lowercase Letters (j, y, f)
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Week 8: Basic Word Formation
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Week 9: Writing Simple Sentences
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Week 10: Assessment & Fun Writing Activities
SPRING TERM
SUMMER TERM
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