Special days & holidays, handwriting games
What worksheets are here?
In this category you will be finding many different ways to help improve writing by 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.
These activities are suitable for any handwriting ability and of any age.
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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Halloween Handwriting Workbook
Have fun completing these halloween writing activities. Write witch related words, solve puzzles, write a media profile and write a spooky story. Handwriting skill: Developer + Accelerator level. Age range: 6-8 years.
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Write like a pirate
Whether it is talk like a pirate day or just looking for pirate themed worksheets have fun with these activities. They include word writing and sentence writing tasks. Handwriting skill: Starter, Developer + Accelerator level. Age range: 6-8 years.
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