Do you see what I see?
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Upon looking at the image above of this child writing with their pencils, do you notice anything wrong with the image? It may be obvious to some people that this.. Read More
Thoughts and opinions on handwriting in education
Left-Handers Matter!
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We live in a right-handed world and left-handers can struggle with a number of daily tasks due to the way a product has been designed. Take scissors as a prime.. Read More
Turning the Tide on Pre-Cursive Handwriting
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The introduction of the primary teacher assessment framework fuelled the desire for cursive handwriting for all 4-11 years old, enabling pre-cursive and cursive handwriting with the lead-in or entry stroke.. Read More
Helping to improve handwriting from afar
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During the Covid19 crisis, I have been continuing to support parents and carers in teaching their children handwriting whilst they are learning at home, providing a variety of resources and.. Read More
New Cadbury Logo: How font style can impact legibility
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Last week I came across an article, discussing the reveal of the new Cadbury logo. This article discusses how this new look has been created in “modern” typography and has.. Read More
Fine motor skills form the foundation for writing readiness – Kim Griffin
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Handwriting is a very complex skill. In this article Kim Griffin, from Griffin Occupational Therapy, explores why fine motor skills are an essential foundation for handwriting readiness. Motor skill milestones.. Read More
WHSmith Handwriting Roadshow – December
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Come and visit us this December at one of our WHSmith Handwriting Workshops. We can’t wait to continue our roadshow on the lead up to Christmas and meet as many.. Read More
WHSmith Handwriting Roadshow – November
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We are on the move! We are looking forward to continuing our WHSmith Handwriting Roadshow this November with visits to several WHSmith stores. If we are visiting a store near.. Read More
WHSmith Handwriting Roadshow – October
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We are excited to share the details of our upcoming workshops at several WHSmith stores this October. We cannot wait to work with children, teenagers and adults to quickly transform.. Read More
Our WHSmith Handwriting Roadshow continues with a great workshop in Glasgow!
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Last month our handwriting roadshow continued with a visit to the WHSmith store in Argyle Street, Glasgow for another of our free drop-in handwriting workshops. We had a great time.. Read More
WHSmith Launch: The Journey Continues
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Following on from my success at the Isle of Man store, Morrells Handwriting came to the attention of WHSmith Head Office and it was then that the wheels really set.. Read More
WHSmith Launch: the Morrells Handwriting Journey
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Morrells Handwriting are excited to announce the roll-out of our handwriting books and workshops in WHSmith stores across the country. As this has been years in the making, I thought.. Read More
The Teaching of Handwriting vs Technology Skills: how to teach handwriting correctly
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In part one of this blog, I discussed why handwriting is still important in this digital age and also began to explore the basic skills that form the foundations.. Read More
The Teaching of Handwriting vs Technology Skills: why handwriting still matters
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Technology has become a massive part of our own lives, as well as our children’s lives, but should we really be replacing the teaching of handwriting with the teaching of.. Read More
Case Study: Whittington School, Worcester
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At Whittington School, Worcester an emphasis is placed on embedding foundation skills for writing, pencil grip, sitting position, letter formation, legibility and printing at speed rather than rushing children to.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting Roadshow Rolls Into WHSmith Staines
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Our second WHSmith free handwriting event got off to a successful start in Staines. Morrells Handwriting were delighted to share handwriting knowledge and tips with the many children, parents and.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting launch on the high street with WHSmith
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After our recent successful WHSmith workshops over the summer and the rolling out our books into selected High Street WHSmith stores, WHSmith have confirmed a store roll-out of our handwriting.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting Roadshow Rolls Out In WHSmith
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Our WHSmith handwriting roadshow got off to a flying start earlier this month with a free drop-in workshop in the Isle of Man branch of WHSmith. There is something really.. Read More
Importance of Outdoor Play for Children
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I have been discussing the importance of outdoor play and play in general for children for many years, so when I came across this article in The Guardian recently, I.. Read More
Pre-cursive and cursive: like marmite do you love it or loathe it?
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Earlier this month, I was fortunate to stay within the shadow of this impressive, yet controversial and thought-provoking structure. Donald Trump described the new US Embassy building in Nine Elms.. Read More
Changes to Ofsted Inspections: Teaching a wider curriculum
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Towards the end of 2018, it was announced that changes were being made to the way that Ofsted inspects schools. With SATs just around the corner and these proposed changes.. Read More
Should SATs be Axed?
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Love them or hate them, SATs hold schools to account but are they driving poor practice and the wrong behaviour? Are these just unnecessary tests that simply need removing? During.. Read More
Easter Activities perfect for improving Handwriting
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Easter is the perfect time to encourage your children to take a break from technology, to do activities that are fun and creative, whilst also helping to improve their handwriting... Read More
WHSmith Hosts Morrells Handwriting Workshop
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I have always had a love for writing by hand and believe it is vital that people of all ages can access the correct support they need to master beautiful,.. Read More
Harris Academy Beckenham make the switch with Morrells Handwriting
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We are very excited to announce that we will be working with Harris Academy Beckenham, to help them transform how they teach handwriting and to ensure all of their.. Read More
Why are we teaching our children to read in print but write in cursive?
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There is always a big push for schools and parents to encourage their children to read, and for good reason. Reading exercises our brain, improves concentration, improves vocabulary and language.. Read More
Bold Beginnings – An Ofsted Report
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In November 2017, Ofsted published a report titled ‘Bold beginnings’, which shines a light on the Reception Year and the extent to which a school’s curriculum for 4- and 5-year.. Read More
SATs Pressure: Teachers put under pressure in order to tick boxes
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I was recently flicking through the latest issue of Teach Primary, a magazine offering advice from the UK’s top education experts, when I came across an article that grabbed my.. Read More
WHSmith: Books We Love!
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Our handwriting workshops in the Isle of Man branch of WHSmith are always very popular; however nothing could have prepared us for the crowds that attended our recent workshop. Simon.. Read More
Children are lacking the muscle strength to hold and write with a pencil – but what does this mean for their handwriting?
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Last month, I came across this article on the Guardian website, titled ‘British study reveals fall in muscle strength of 10-year-olds’ and I was immediately drawn to delve in and.. Read More
Recognising the importance of play in EYFS for great handwriting in later life
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Play underpins all learning and is a vital part of children’s development in their early years. Through play, children develop language skills, emotions, creativity and social and intellectual skills, but.. Read More
Showing appreciation to all Teachers and Teaching Assistants
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Having worked with schools across the UK to help support them, their teachers and students with handwriting, we have witnessed first-hand the amazing work that both Teachers and Teaching Assistants.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting Appoint New Printing Partner
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I am excited to announce that I am now working with a new printer, Orchard Press Ltd, located in Swindon. Established in 1987, Orchard Press Ltd are a professional high-quality.. Read More
The Myth of KS1 Teacher Assessment Frameworks
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With SAT’s results now out, I wanted to share my thoughts on why I believe that the KS1 handwriting statements are flawed, do not serve the interests of the child.. Read More
Digital Dementia: Do we still need handwriting?
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In today’s education system, our children are still required to complete the majority of their exams by hand during both High School and A Level, and even into University. Therefore,.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting and WHSmith Encourages Teenagers to Enjoy Writing by Hand Again
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Many of today’s teenagers struggle with handwriting during exams due to the overuse of technology. It was no surprise for me to see teenagers queuing up for handwriting help at.. Read More
Is the digital era killing off the tradition of handwritten notes?
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With students across the UK currently taking their GCSE exams, I have been reflecting on my own time at school and comparing this to the ways in which students revise.. Read More
The Duchess of Cambridge: Kate Middleton’s cursive handwriting
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The public were thrilled to see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome their new baby boy Prince Louis into the world last week, and we would like to say.. Read More
Good handwriting lasts a lifetime
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I was thrilled when I came across this article on BBC News earlier this year. It tells the story of how an eight-year-old boy, Noah, has made a new friend.. Read More
Pupils ‘swiping left’ when they pick up books
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“I personally still find it disturbing to see a child pick up a book and try to swipe left”. This statement was made by delegate Jennifer Bhambri-Lyte, during a debate.. Read More