Writing is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in a child’s development. From fostering creativity to enhancing communication abilities, ensuring there is joy in writing for children is.. Read More
In an age dominated by digital communication, handwriting may seem like a skill children no longer require. However, it remains a fundamental skill for cognitive development and academic success. Despite.. Read More
We are delighted to announce Morrells Handwriting are returning to the Dyslexia Show 2024, taking place from Friday 15th March to Saturday 16th March. Sue Smits, owner and founder of.. Read More
As we celebrate National Storytelling Week in 2024, it’s essential to reflect on the timeless art of storytelling and explore how seemingly simple skills, like handwriting, play a pivotal role.. Read More
As we celebrate National Handwriting Day in 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the significant strides Morrells Handwriting has made in reshaping the way children learn the skill.. Read More
In the ongoing discussion about early education, a question that always arises: Should we delay the introduction of cursive handwriting in Reception and Key Stage 1 classrooms? We always emphasise.. Read More
As a parent, selecting the right handwriting book for your 7-year-old can be a crucial step in supporting their literacy development. Morrells Handwriting are uniquely designed to be accessible for.. Read More
SEN Magazine asked Sue Smits to share an insight into the most frequently asked questions on the main causes of messy handwriting and how it can be improved for their.. Read More
As an advocate for learning to print and mastering letter formation before progressing to joined-up handwriting, we often get asked, “why is printed handwriting important?” We wanted to highlight the.. Read More
With over 17 years of experience working with nursery children as well as primary and secondary school children, one of the most common questions we are asked is “how do.. Read More
In the United Kingdom, children typically start to learn joined-up handwriting between the ages of 5-7 years old, in Key Stage 1 of primary school. However, the exact age at.. Read More
Following on my from last article on why children are still being taught the entry/ lead-in stroke despite significant changes to the handwriting curriculum in 2022, we wanted to look.. Read More
Does your school require help with handwriting? Many school teachers tell us that they have not been taught to teach handwriting and that they feel out of their depth when.. Read More
With the new handwriting curriculum updates now fully incorporated into school life, I would have expected to have seen the last of the entry/lead-in stroke and a lengthy delay in the.. Read More
As a new school year approaches and teachers begin to plan lessons for the forthcoming term, we wanted to reflect on the significant changes to the handwriting curriculum, including the.. Read More
From our work in schools and with teachers, it has become apparent there is a Halo Effect in relation to neat, cursive (joined-up) handwriting and a pupil’s academic ability. All.. Read More
On 23rd May, Ofsted published a Research Review Series on English with a specific section concentrating on handwriting, providing advice on pupils learning to write fluently before focusing on teaching.. Read More
Poor Pencil grip – the elephant in the room! Have you read the recent article ‘Why handwriting still matters’ in The Spectator? This interesting article concludes that ‘those responsible.. Read More
I was delighted to have been invited to appear on Teachers Talk Radio in recent weeks to speak with Nathan Gynn on The Twilight Show alongside Nicky Parr from Better.. Read More
Following the Covid-19 pandemic and the numerous lockdowns that took place across the country, school time pressures aren’t surprising. Especially to ensure all students have mastered the right skills they.. Read More
Following on from my previous blogs, I want to explain why it is important to teach handwriting correctly and not to follow the trend for the pre-cursive and cursive from.. Read More
With the lockdown having shed a light on the true extent of the issues children have been experiencing with handwriting, through parent power, we are seeing parents taking charge and.. Read More
The start of October sees both Dyslexia Awareness Week and Dyspraxia Awareness Week take place, which aim to help raise awareness around the conditions and also raise serious issues of.. Read More
Over recent years, we have seen a trend emerge where handwriting is being used to help personalise gifts and mementos, and even copied and used as designs for tattoos. This.. Read More
I was delighted to work with a number of schools in recent weeks, to deliver handwriting training sessions and help their teachers feel ready and prepared going into the new.. Read More
Looking for fun and quirky activities that you can get your child involved in over the Summer Holidays? Help your child to embrace the magic of sending a postcard this.. Read More
Last month, the Department for Education (DfE) took the first steps to ending the pre-cursive script with the lead-in stroke, and cursive handwriting from the start for all early-years foundation.. Read More
Breaking News! The DfE announces the end of the lead-in stroke and teaching cursive handwriting from the start. Earlier this month, a notification was slipped in silently by the Department.. Read More
For the Morrells Handwriting team, there have been some exciting developments taking place as we enter 2021. We are delighted to be celebrating the launch of our latest books: our.. Read More
With the New Year just around the corner, I wanted to take this time to reflect and take a look back on the events of 2020…and what a year it.. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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