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

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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Adult supervision required

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