What is cursive handwriting?

Cursive handwriting is a writing style where you join the letter together using horizontal and diagonal strokes. According to the British national curriculum, children are expected to learn cursive writing from Year 2 to Year 6.

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How to teach children to write lowercase and uppercase in the cursive font?

Our lovely Alphabet Letters in Cursive Worksheets are perfect to teach children cursive writing. It also provides them with plenty of practice. The worksheets can be used in a classroom setting or individually at home. The sheets will make it easier for the students to learn cursive writing. Children can trace and write the letters from A to Z along with beautiful illustrations. After finishing work, kids can then colour in the pictures.

FREE Alphabet Letters in Cursive Worksheets

To download worksheets, click on the image and download the PDF file.

Why are children taught alphabet joined-up writing?

In this digital age, people are shifting more and more to typing than writing. But handwriting still plays a very important role especially as most of the examinations still is handwritten.  According to the British national curriculum, children should start making diagonal strokes by the end of Year 2 so that they can move towards joined-up handwriting. It is a vital skill that children need to learn so that they can produce legible handwriting.

If done correctly, cursive writing holds plenty of benefits. Research has shown that children who learn cursive writing perform better in their reading and writing skills. Handwriting also improves memory. When a child writes something by hand it makes unique pathways in their brain that help them to remember the content for a longer period of time than those who type it.

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How do these Halloween Character Description Writing Frames help children?

The lovely frames will help children write descriptively and build a wonderful story. The given word bank will introduce new vocabulary to the children and also help them with their spelling. The wonderful resource can be used during Halloween time or when children are learning to describe characters.

Why not download the amazing Free Halloween Word mat to help your student with their writing task. The mat is perfect for independent writing tasks. The mat provides key vocabulary for the Halloween topic.

Which characters are included?

The Halloween characters included are:

1. Vampire: Use this lovely worksheet to write descriptively about Vampires this Halloween.
   
2. Devil: Children will have fun creating spooky sentences while writing about this Devil.
   
3. Mummy: Let children experience the pyramids in Egypt. Help them express their feeling by writing the best Halloween character profile for this Mummy.
   
4. Skeleton: Write about this spooky character using the words bank and checklist.
   
5. Witch: Make writing magical with this cute witch illustration to help children write descriptively this Halloween.
   
6. Werewolf: An engaging yet simple worksheet will encourage children to produce their best writing about werewolves.
   
7. Zombie: The worksheet features a spooky zombie girl with a selection of words to support kids writing.
   
8. Frankenstein: Let children write about this iconic character this Halloween. Children will love looking at the wonderful picture and writing using the given vocabulary.
   
9. Black Cat: 

More Halloween Resources:

Halloween Adjectives Word Mat:

Our simple word mat features some key adjectives to create a spooky atmosphere or setting in children writing.

Halloween Word Mat:

The word mat provides the key vocabulary for the Halloween topic. It will be useful for children as a hand on prompt and spelling reference during independent writing tasks.

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Our amazing pencil control sheets are designed to enhance a child’s fine motor skills and become better writers. print these handy sheets for your child and ask them to trace over the different lines and patterns to complete the image. Our sheets cover different types of lines and patterns including straight, zigzag, curve, loop and hoops. There is also a fun hungry caterpillar sheet, thunder and find a home tracing worksheet.

Once children finish these sheets they are all ready to start practising letter formation and number formation.

Also Read: 4-A-Day Maths Reception Book – Early Years

Free Nursery Pencil Control Worksheets

Supplies needed:

1. Printer
2. A4 paper
3. Pencil control sheet
4. Pencils
5. Pencil grip (If required)

Instructions:

To download simply click on the image to download PDF format. Print the sheet and hand over to your child and they are all ready to start tracing.

Tracing straight lines:

a fun printable where children have to trace the lines to help the animals get to their food.

ZigZag lines pencil control sheet:

Curved lines tracing worksheet:

Shapes pencil control worksheet:

A handy shapes worksheet which encourages arising writers to practise pencil control.

Hungry Caterpillar pencil control worksheet:

Trace the lines to help caterpillar reach to all the fruits and turn into a butterfly.

Thunder pencil control sheet:

Trace to reach home worksheet:

Trace the lines to help the bird, bee and plane to reach their home.

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Summer is finally here. why not make this summer great by sharpening your children writing skills. To make this fun and interesting for children we have made 30-day summer writing challenge 2020. Each day brings a short writing activity that will keep your children into the loop of learning. Hand over a paper and pencil to your child and see their creative minds in action. By the end of the month, you will surely see a massive difference in their writing skills.

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Summer Writing Challenge 2020:

Use this lovely writing challenge to sharpen your children writing skills this summer.

Supplies needed:

1. Colour Printer
2. A4 paper
3. Summer Writing Challenge printout
4. A pen.

Instructions:

Simply click on the image of the summer writing challenge you are looking to print. Save the PDF file and print it.

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30 day Summer Writing Challenge 2020:

1. Write tips on how to keep yourself and others safe during COVID-19.
2. Write a poem about summer.
3. Write a book review of your favourite book.
4. Write a hilarious poem.
5. Write a new ending for the book you read today.
6. Write about your home learning experience.
7. Write a description of a garden using 5 senses.
8. Write about a new exotic fruit you tasted this summer.
9. Make a bucket list of things you want to do this summer.
10. Write about your favourite children’s book author.
11. Write about a favourite character you read in the book.
12. Write five interesting facts about summer.
13. Go for a nature walk. Write 5 sentences about it.
14. Write a list of instructions on how to wash your hands with soap and water.
15. Write about your favourite historical event.
16. Write about a magic lamp you found in the woods.
17. Write a shopping list for your parents.
18. Create a fact file of your favourite animal.
19. Write a scary story under the shade of a tree.
20. Write about the worst holiday of your life.
21. Write about your favourite water game or activity.
22. Make a sandwich. Write a list of instructions on how to do it.
23. Write about your favourite sport.
24. Write while sitting on a green grass in a park.
25. Write a letter to your friend or family.
26. Write swimming instructions for your younger sibling.
27. Write a recipe of your favourite dish.
28. Write what you miss the most this summer.
29. Write a mystery story.
30. Write about what you want to achieve in your new class.

Certificate of Achievement:

The certificate below is designed to reward students who have successfully completed the Summer Writing Challenge 2020.

Be a part of our other amazing challenges:

Summer Reading Bingo + Free Printable

30-Day Art/DT Challenge for kids – Activities

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Covid-19 has changed our lives massively but no one can deny this fact that we are living through history. After many years, people will read about this time in their history books, share pictures and documents about this time. Why not be part of history and let the child make their very own journal.

With beautiful illustrations and fun activities, your children will surely love our lovely journal.

Also check: Free scavenger hunts for kids + FREE Printables

This will also be a great keepsake for your children for years to come. Hand children some crayons and colouring pencil and off they go.

Why not thank the heroes of this pandemic, print the Thank you NHS staff and Thank you Key workers, sheet and pop them on your windows.

FREE COVID-19 Journal for Kids:

To download, simply click on the image given below and save the PDF file.

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The journal includes fun activities like:

• About me.
• My journey through COVID-19.
• Things I did to keep myself and others safe.
• What kept me entertained during the lockdown?
• Letter to Key workers and NHS
• Letter to my family
• Interview my friend
• Letter to my friend
• Show your feelings through emoji
• I am a superboy colouring sheet.
• I am a supergirl colouring sheet.

Be a part of our other amazing activities and challenges:

30-day life skills challenge

30-Day Art/DT Challenge for kids – Activities

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During the early years, Reception children start making full sentences. Some times children need an extra push to imagine and write something. Use the simple sentence writing prompts to spark child imagination and encourage them to write a sentence. These are great for beginners or those who are struggling with their writing skills. These prompts will defiantly help children improve their writing skills and give them confidence to make more sentences in future.

Each sheet features a list of tricky words that children may find daunting while they write. Once children finish their work they can check there work with the handy checklist to see if they have ticked all boxes.

Simple Sentence Writing Picture Prompts

Picture Writing prompts are always a hit with children as they can see visuals and write about them. The handy writing prompts are perfect for group work, homework and home learning tasks

The sentences can be short or complex using “and” conjunction which children learn in Reception. The examples of simple sentences are:

1. The Rabbit ran fast.
2. The duck likes rain.
3. The hen lays an egg.

Once children finish writing a sentence, they can colour the picture which will help improve child’s fine motor skills. Start writing now!

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Writing is such an important task for children. To make writing fun for children we have made this amazing writing prompts to support child story writing and narrative skills. Each page contains a picture along with vocabulary that will help children to write about the picture. Once children finish writing they can colour the picture to make their work more attractive.

The pages are full of different fun and creative ideas to let children imagination run wild. From dragons, dark forest or being at a spooky Halloween spot! These writing prompts have it all.

Related: 21 Creative writing story starters for children!

20 Free Picture Writing Prompts with Vocabulary:

Let your child imagination flow smoothly with these fantastic picture writing prompts. These prompts will provide them with plenty of new ideas that they never have thought about.

The prompts also come with writers checklist. Let children take ownership of their writing and self-assess what they have written.

To save the free sheets just click on the image and save a PDF file.

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I always encourage and support my kids to write and highly recommend that you get your kids involved in this fabulous summer writing challenge and ask them to think freely and help them in arranging their thoughts.

This summer activity will help the children of all ages to learn more about themselves, and sometimes it also helps the parents to understand the feeling, likes and dislikes. Besides this, it’s the best creative approach to keep your child’s school skills sharp!

Related: Summer Reading Bingo + Free Printable

30 Day Summer Writing Challenge:

Download your free printable by clicking the image below.

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The 30 days summer writing challenge include:

1. Make a bucket list of things you want to do this summer.
2. Write about the last week of school.
3. Write a poem about summer.
4. Write a book review of your favourite book
5. Write a hilarious poem.
6. Write a new ending for a book you read today.
7. Write your life story.
8. Write a description of a garden using five senses.
9. Write about a new exotic fruit you tasted this summer.
10. Write about your favourite children’s book author.
11.  Write about a favourite character you read in the book.
12. Write interesting facts about summer.
13. Go for a walk. Write five sentences about the walk you went on.
14. Write what you did on a rainy day.
15. Write about a picnic.
16. Write about a magic lamp you found in the woods.
17. Write a shopping list for your parents.
18. Write about the beach you went this summer.
19. Write a scary story.
20. Write about the worst holiday of your life. Explain why.
21. Write about your favourite water game or activity.
22. Write a summer song.
23. Write about your favourite sport.
24. Write under the stars.
25. Write a letter to your friend or family.
26. Write swimming instructions for your younger sibling.
27. Write a recipe of your favourite food.
28. Write in your playhouse
29. Write a mystery story.
30. Write about what you want to achieve in your new class.

Related: Fun Summer Holidays Spelling Activities for KS1 Kids

Certificate of Achievement:

The certificate below is designed to reward students who successfully complete the Summer Writing Challenge.

Which writing activity your child enjoyed the most? Let us in the comments below.

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The book can be used for morning work, homework, group work, or as getting ready for school pack! 

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How the book will help my child?

This book is an amazing resource to use in Reception to review the key maths skills students have learned. It’s also wonderful for preparing the children at the starting of the school and getting used to numbers. The book is completely aligned with the British national curriculum while making learning FUN.

The book is carefully designed to make it really enjoyable and fun task for the children. The beautiful pictures and colouring activities will make the whole learning experience a treat.

Related: Year 2 Maths, Science, Reading and Writing Bundle

What’s included in the product?

The book consists of 4 activities per day from Monday to Friday. It provides children with a week’s worth of math work on just ONE sheet of paper! The detailed book provides children with 26 weeks of revision and homework!

There are 26 pages with over 520 questions.

This book reviews the following skills:

• Counting
• Tracing numbers
• Comparing numbers
• 10 frames
• Number bonds
• Counters activities
• Time
• More or Less
• Addition
• Subtraction
• Grouping
• Sharing
• 2D Shapes
• 3D Shapes
• Money
• Measurements
• Skip counting
• Word problems
• Patterns

and much more!

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Use our wonderful 21 story prompts to spark their imagination and inspires their next story. We have created our story prompts with a lovely picture and the start of the sentence. This will help them get past with “where do I start” feeling and into the flow of their story.

Creative writing story starters:

What are some of your favourite creative writing prompts? Let us know by commenting below. Thanks

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Writing is definitely an important skill of life which is hard to learn and master. Here are a few simple techniques, if followed properly children will learn to write more quickly and in a fun way.

1. Provide lots of writing material to your children like paper, pencils, colours and crayons.
2. Let them scribble as much as they want. This helps them get used to of writing and express their thoughts. It will also help build children hand muscles and improve their pencil control.
3. Make a separate place for writing in your home where children can write away from distraction.
4. Ask them lots of questions once a child finishes drawing like what they have made? What is the boy doing? Can you tell me a story about this? etc.
5. Just practice, practice and practice. Writing needs lots and lots of practice. If a child is finding it hard let them trace over the letters. By repeating this activity, your child will begin to understand how to form letters.
6. Encourage your child to write their name. While they write point out each letter so that they recognise it properly. Be very patient as it does take time, but stay consistent and keep trying. This is very important as this is the first skill child needs to know when they start reception.
7. Praise your child as much as you can. Find good things in your child writing. Always remember that simple words of encouragement can do wonders.
8. Reading plays a huge role in writing skills, as they both complement each other. The more your child reads, the more ideas he will have to write down. I highly recommend they get good educational magazines as kids enjoy them more than normal books.
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9. Pointing words as you read them in stories or writing words said in a conversation will help them understand the link between spoken words and written text.
10. As your child gets older encourage them to write letters and cards to other family members. This will help them to build their confidence and vocabulary.

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