Formation of B, D, P and R

I can form the capital letters B, D, P and R.

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I can form the capital letters B, D, P and R.

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The capital letters B, D, P and R all start at the top tramline.
The capital letters B, D, P and R all go straight down and back up and around.
The capital letters are formed by one continuous movement and you do not need to lift your pencil.

Continuous movement - the smooth movement made when writing without lifting the pencil from the paper
Vertical line - a straight line that goes up and down

Sometimes these letters get reversed.

Emphasise the starting position and direction for each letter. You could use 'landmarks' in your classroom, such as "Start by the window."

You can keep your pencil on the page when you form each of these letter in one continuous movement.

Teacher tip

Adult supervision required

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