Kidsgrove Primary School

Empowering Learners...Growing Minds

Writing Support Tools

Cursive Handwriting This video will show you how to lead into each letter and how to lead out. Take your time and focus on a few letters each night.

How to hold a pencil A very happy little boy showing us how to hold our pencil correctly.

English Games

Writing in Year 2 In Year 2, your child will learn to write sentences, discuss their writing, and read their writing aloud. Read on to discover the National Curriculum expectations for writing in Year 2, and to find out how you can support your child at home.

How to develop storytelling skills Suzy Ditchburn offers practical tips for improving storytelling confidence.

Complete the story mountain to plan out the plot of your story. Start at the bottom with a dramatic opening and then work out the different twists and turns your plot will take until you reach the end!

Story mountain.pdf

Home Learning Resources The literacy Company are offering a range of free resources to engage your children in practising key skills.

Handwriting in Year 2 In Year 2, your child will learn to form letters at the right size and to join letters when appropriate. Read on to discover the National Curriculum expectations for handwriting in Year 2, and to find out how you can support your child at home.

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