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 x-height letters reach

The third join: on, om, ow 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

Order the tramlines from the bottom to the top.

Which two lines do x-height letters sit between?

Which line do letters with descenders reach down towards?

Which line do letters with ascenders reach up to?

Select the correct formation of the second join ch.

Select the correct formation of the second join ck.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz