Writing
In our Writing, we currently use Talk For writing. This is a scheme written by Pie Corbett to encourage every child to become a writer. It is based on the principles of how children learn. It enables children to imitate the language they need for a particular topic orally, before reading and analysing it, and then writing their own version. It provides children with model texts to explore before using the three principles of Talk for Writing (Immersion, Imitation and Innovation) to develop their own texts.
Talk For Writing Information
Handwriting
For our handwriting, we follow the Nelson Handwriting Scheme. Throughout the children's learning journey, they will be given opportunities to develop their fine motor skills and gross motor skills. In Early Years, all children are able to mark make and develop their letter formation with a range of resources. As they move into KS1, the children will explore letter formation further and begin to join their letters. They will also be taught horizontal joins, diagonal joins and break letters (these are letters which do not join).
Fine Motor Skills - At Home
Gross Motor and Fine Motor Skills Websites