Capital letters: A, H, K, T and S

I can form the capital letters A, H, K, T and S.

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Year 2

I can form the capital letters A, H, K, T and S.

Slide deck

All of the letters start on the ascender line except for the letter S which starts just below the ascender line.
Letters A, H, K and T all have either one or two vertical or diagonal lines going down to the baseline.
Letters A, H, K and T all need the pencil to be lifted to form the horizontal or diagonal lines.
You do not lift your pencil when forming the letter S.
The letter S curls around twice.

Getting the correct position and angle for the diagonal lines on the letters A and K can be challenging at first.

Give the children extra tracing opportunities for these letters to support their spatial awareness.

Ascender line - the line above the x-height line which most letters with ascenders reach up to
Baseline - the tramline that most letters sit on
Vertical line - a straight line that goes up and down
Horizontal line - a straight line that goes from left to right or right to left
Diagonal line - a line that slants or leans

Consistent practice is crucial. Short, daily practice sessions are more effective than longer, less frequent ones.

Teacher tip

Adult supervision required

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