Joining Letters
Begin to join letters using diagonal and horizontal strokes, understanding which letter pairs are best left unjoined, forming letters of correct size relative to one another
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Is your child starting to join up their letters when writing, so that their handwriting flows more smoothly rather than each letter standing completely separate?
Begin to join letters using diagonal and horizontal strokes, understanding which letter pairs are best left unjoined, forming letters of correct size relative to one another
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- Join 'in', 'un', 'it' with a diagonal stroke connecting the letters
- Leave letters like 'b' unjoined when followed by certain letters, explaining why
- Write with consistent letter sizing on lined paper, ascenders and descenders in proportion
“Is your child starting to join up their letters when writing, so that their handwriting flows more smoothly rather than each letter standing completely separate?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Handwriting & Transcription
- Age range
- Ages 6–10
Standards