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What worksheets are here?

In this category you will find multiple ways to capture your child’s imagination and to keep handwriting fun. Research supports teaching children handwriting in a variety of ways and some studies have shown ‘playing’ using the hands can improve handwriting without even picking up a pencil.

To help you find the best resources for your child I have grouped handwriting skills into 4 easy to understand levels. Here you will find a combination of ALL level worksheets.

Handwriting skill levels explained:

Starter level – for children who are just beginning their handwriting journey. They know how to hold a pencil and are developing pencil control skills.
Developer level – for children who can control their pencil movements, need to practice writing individual letters, are trying to write words and a few sentences.
Accelerator level – for older children who can write sentences, paragraphs but need to work on letter size and spacing to improve letter legibility.
Fine tuning level – for children and teenagers who can write legibly and are looking to increase their handwriting speed.

*Please use the age ranges as suggestions. We are all different. Handwriting is about capturing a child’s imagination and interest.

Camping themed spot the difference

Camping spot the difference has 3 different puzzles. It is a great way to improve visual perceptual skills. A skill needed when recognising differences in letter formations. Handwriting skill: Developer + Accelerator level. Age range: 6+ years.

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Spring – Spot the difference

These spring spot the difference sheets develop handwriting by improving visual perception. A must when recognising differences in letter shapes. They are great fun to do too. Handwriting skill: Developer + Accelerator level. Age range: 6+ years.

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Monster card game

Write and rate 8 monsters on their scare factor, special powers, personality and size. Once written they need to cut up the cards and play the game that they have created. Handwriting skill: Developer + Accelerator level. Age range: 6+ years.

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Four in a row

Play this four in a row game with a difference. By making the dough balls it will improve fine motor skills. Playing it will help develop visual perceptual skills. Handwriting skill: Starter, Developer + Accelerator level. Age range: 5-9 years.

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Holiday to-do list

Handwriting has to have meaning to a child. Use this to-do list to write down wishes for this school holiday. (If it’s down it doesn’t mean it all has to get done). Handwriting skill: Developer + Accelerator level. Age range: 6+ years.

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1 week handwriting activity

Not sure what to do in the half term with your child? Use this 1 week handwriting activity for ideas. All you need to do is to flip a coin and then choose from a list of heads or tails. Handwriting skill: All levels. Age range: 5+ years.

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