groups of letters that look similar and belong to the same group

letters that reach the middle height on the line

straight, parallel lines that we can use as a guide to help us write neatly and keep our letters the same size

this is the line that most letters sit on

Formation of m, n and r

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 u on the tramlines.

Select the correct formation of the letter y on the tramlines.

Select the correct formation of the letter j on the tramlines.

parts of the letter that go above the x-height line

parts of the letter that go below the baseline

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz