Handwriting- a workshop for parents 25th January 2013

Why are we introducing a new scheme? We want to make handwriting a natural and automatic skill so that children can write fluently and at speed. We want to eliminate problems with letter formation, reversals, legibilty and sentence and word spacing.

How are we going to do this? Introduce a cursive script: all the same letters in a word are joined Teach a script where all letters have the same entry and exit strokes. Use the KBER scheme: a developmental programme using hands-on, multi-sensory teaching created with dyslexic children in mind, progressing through different letter shapes.

What does it look like?

Teaching of handwriting at South Malling Taught separately up to 3x a week Expectation to join letters Pen licence Reception class Positioning and development of fine and gross motor skills

Have a go! Questions? Feedback from children, teachers and the Senior Leadership team How can you help? References: w.kber.co.uk