Nelson Handwriting: Year 1-2/Primary 2-3: Resources and Assessment Book for Books 1 and 2

This Resources and Assessment Book for Books 1 and 2 provides assessment materials to help you gauge placement in the programme and progress through it. Photocopiable sheets provide revision of the four letter families before introducing the four joins. It also provides practice for forming capital letters and numbers. Links are made to Letters and Sounds Phase 4 with practice of CVCC and CCVC; also to Phase 5 alternative graphemes and the National Curriculum for Spelling.

Nelson Handwriting is the definitive handwriting scheme designed to support a consistent whole-school approach from Reception to Year 6 (P1-7). The programme provides complete resources for pattern practice, motor-skills development, letter formation, and fluent joined handwriting. Engaging activities, clear guidance, and structured progression ensure that every child can develop confident, legible handwriting at their own pace.

Key Features
• Includes pattern practice and motor-skills work, paired with engaging activities
• Differentiated tasks allow children to progress at their own pace
• Fantastic front-of-class teaching materials available online, including animations that model perfect letter formation and joins
• Teacher's Books offer targeted guidance for supporting children with specific handwriting difficulties
• Write-in Workbooks provide scaffolded practice and help consolidate core skills