Pre-cursive formation of b, p, h and k
I can form the pre-cursive letters b, p, h and k.
Pre-cursive formation of b, p, h and k
I can form the pre-cursive letters b, p, h and k.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The pre-cursive letters b, p, h and k all have a lead in and a lead out
- The pre-cursive letters b, p, h and k all start on the baseline
- The pre-cursive letters h and k finish with a curved up stroke on the baseline as the lead out
- The letters b, h and k have ascenders
- The letter p has a descender
Keywords
Lead in - the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Ascender - the part of a letter that extends above the x-height line
Descender - the part of a letter that drops below the baseline
Common misconception
Children may form the print version of the letter and then add the 'lead in' separately.
Model and emphasise saying 'Ready, line, go' to remind them that the letter starts with the lead in on the baseline for pre-cursive letters.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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