style of handwriting where the letters are joined together in a flowing and connected manner

the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter

the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter

this is the line that most letters sit on

this is the line that x-height letters reach

The first join: aw, ap, an, ar with lead in

English

In this unit, pupils learn the four joins. In 'Handwriting: capital letters and numerals', pupils practise formation and size of capital letters and numerals. 

In 'Pre-cursive lower case letters', pupils learnt the pre-cursive letter formation for all 26 lower case letters. In this unit, pupils build on this knowledge, learning the pre-cursive four joins and break letters.

The four joins

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Match the capital letters to their corresponding lower case letters.

Match the capital letters with corresponding lower case letters.

Select the correct pre-cursive formation of the letter w.

Select the correct pre-cursive formation of the letter r.

Select the correct pre-cursive formation of the letter h.

True or false. Cursive handwriting involves lifting your pencil between each letter.


Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The first join: aw, ap, an, ar with lead in

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.