Sitting, pencil grip and lowercase letters
Sit correctly at a table holding a pencil comfortably and correctly; form lower-case letters in the correct direction starting and finishing in the right place
What a learner can do afterwards
- Hold a pencil with a comfortable tripod or near-tripod grip
- Write all 26 lowercase letters with correct starting points and direction
- Maintain consistent letter size on lined paper
1 · Read
Sit up straight in your chair. Put both feet flat on the floor. Hold your pencil gently with your thumb and first two fingers. This is called a tripod grip. Do not squeeze too hard, so your hand stays comfy for drawing and writing.
Most lowercase letters start at the top, then go down or around. Going the wrong way can make them backwards. Practising the right movement helps your hand learn it, so your letters match.
Mia writes the letter l. She starts at the top line. She moves her pencil straight down. Her letter stands up tall and neat.
Keep your letters resting on the line. Try to make them all about the same size. This makes your writing easy to read.
Sit tall, hold your pencil gently with three fingers, and start each letter the right way.
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A gentle pencil hold
A relaxed pencil hold can help your hand feel comfy as you write. Try a tripod grip with three fingers.
1. Pinch the pencil gently between your thumb and pointing finger. 2. Rest its upper part in the soft gap between them. 3. Support it from below with your middle finger. 4. Curl the fingers you are not using gently toward your palm. 5. Hold near the pencil tip, leaving a small gap. 6. Relax your hand and use a light hold.
When your hand gets tired, pause and wiggle your fingers. A comfy hold can help you form neat letters.
Get comfy and practise a letter
Settle into a comfy writing spot.
1. Choose a chair that feels good at your table. 2. Rest both feet flat on the floor. 3. Keep your back upright and your shoulders loose. 4. Place your paper flat in front of you. 5. Turn it a little until your hand feels comfortable.
Try lowercase letters first. Each letter begins in a certain place. Put your pencil there, follow the letter's shape and stop at its ending place.
Work on one letter, then another. Take your time to make careful marks. Practice helps writing feel easier.
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