Year 1 Handwriting worksheets
Free worksheets: Handwriting, KS1, Y1
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Writing letters: ascenders and descenders
As your child learns to form letters correct they will need to practise the size of their letters and the size of any ascenders and descenders (the tops and tails of the different letters). Help them space and size their letters correctly with our handwriting worksheet, written with the guidance of the National Handwriting Association's experts.
Remembering (finger) spaces
Cut out the arrow and read the sentences below. All the spaces between the words are missing! Using the arrow, can you point to where you think the spaces should go? Can you copy out the words underneath, remembering to leave spaces between them?
Handwriting practice: words in upper case
Help your child practise correct upper-case letter formation with our handwriting worksheet. Guide letters and dotted line letters are provided to help them use the correct technique and letter sizing.
Capital letters (diagonal lines) A K M N V W Y Z
A handwriting worksheet which will help your child practise capital letters formed with diagonal lines (A K M N V W Y Z).
Capital letters (straight lines) E F H I L T
Help your child with their handwriting with this practice worksheet, which covers the straight-lined capital letters E, F, H, I, L and T.
Improve your child's handwriting in 8 weeks
Handwriting is a crucial life skill, but how can you help your child write neatly and legibly? Our eight-week learning pack is packed with information and tips from handwriting experts, as well as fun and practical steps you can take to help your child put theory into practice.