Handwriting guides for parents and teachers
Short, practical guides for teaching kids to write. No jargon, no fluff. Each one ends with free worksheets you can print and use the same day.
Teach name writing
When to start, why capitals come first, and a short daily routine that gets a child writing their own name.
Read the guideBest age to start
There is no single magic age. Here is what readiness looks like and the pre-writing skills that come before letters.
Read the guideHow to hold a pencil
What the tripod grip is, the grips that come before it, and quick fixes for a fist hold or a thumb wrap.
Read the guideb/d reversals
Mixing up b and d is normal up to a point. When it is fine, when to look closer, and memory tricks that work.
Read the guideFree tools to practise with
Every guide points back to these. Make a custom worksheet or grab a ready-made PDF.
Name Tracing Generator
Type a name and print a free tracing worksheet. Pick a font, dotted or solid letters, and case.
Open the generatorCursive Worksheets
Free printable cursive worksheets as a PDF. Trace the cursive alphabet, uppercase and lowercase, on guided rows. Write it solo below. No signup.
Open & downloadNumber Tracing
Free printable number tracing worksheets (0 to 9) as a PDF. Big outlined numerals on guided rows help kids learn to write each number. No signup.
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