letters that reach the middle height on the line

the part of a letter that extends above the level of the top of an "x"

moving or going in the opposite direction of a clock's hands

a small, quick movement we make at the end of some letters

Formation of c, a and d

English

In this unit, pupils learn print letter formation for all 26 letters of the alphabet. In ‘Capital letters’, pupils build on this by learning the formation of all the capital letters.

Writing lower case letters in print

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Select the correct formation of the letter b.

Select the correct formation of the letter p.

part of a letter that reaches above the x-height line

part of a letter that goes below the baseline

letters that sit between the baseline and the x-height line

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz