by admin | Aug 6, 2022 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Infants, Writing
This resource, aimed at younger pupils and pupils with poor fine motor control, contains cards with 24 different patterns for pupils to trace. The cards give pupils opportunities to practise their fine motor skills and pencil control. The cards contain a variety of...
by admin | Feb 7, 2022 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Infants, Valentine's Day, Writing
This resource contains three 23-page seasonal booklets aimed at younger pupils. Pupils have to colour the Valentines images and trace/write the words/phrases at the bottom of the page. It gives pupils opportunities to practise fine motor and colouring skills. The...
by admin | Feb 1, 2022 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Infants, Valentine's Day, Writing
In a digital era, we sometimes wonder if handwriting is still an important skill for pupils to learn. However, there are many benefits, both physical and educational, in getting pupils to practise penmanship and pencil control. There are four seasonal Tracing Booklets...
by admin | Jan 25, 2014 | Apps
Many teachers will be familiar with the Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) handwriting programme. This app is meant to compliment the teaching of that programme as it replicates the slate chalkboard of the programme. Following the “Wipe – Dry –...
by admin | Jan 26, 2012 | Teaching News
I read a great Blog Post this week written by Tom Hesmondhalgh on his Creative Education Blog where he questions the validity of teaching handwriting in schools at a time when technology is asserting its primacy. He also poses the question as to whether teaching touch...
