Special days & holidays, handwriting games
What worksheets are here?
In this category you will be find many different ways to help improve writing that are all about keeping it fun. Based around special days, holidays and handwriting games these activities put the interest back into learning. For example, why not play a four in a row game or be creating a holiday to-do list.
Research supports teaching children handwriting in a variety of ways. Some studies have shown that by just ‘playing’ this can improve handwriting. As a result, we can be improving handwriting without even picking up a pencil.
Furthermore, to help you find the best resources for your child I have grouped handwriting skills into 4 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.
*Lastly, we are all different, please use the age ranges as suggestions. Handwriting is about capturing a child’s imagination and interest. These activities will definitely be doing this.
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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