letters that reach the middle height on the line

this is the line that x-height letters go up to

this is the line that most letters sit on

the line above the x-height line which most letters with ascenders reach up to

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

Formation of e, s and f

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 lower case letter o in print.

Select the correct formation of the lower case letter g in print.

Select the correct formation of the lower case letter q in print.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz