This activity is designed to work on fine motor skills. Print the rainbow template below. Begin by tracing the lines using your index finger and get your child to copy. Then decorate the rainbow using things you have at home.

When your child holds a pencil, we want them to use an efficient grip, which allows them to write without pain or fatigue. The most efficient grip is the tripod grip. The pencil rests between the pads of the thumb and index finger while resting on the middle finger. The thumb and index finger make a circular shape which allows you to make small precise movements. Your child will naturally progress through the different pencil grips and may take a while to reach an efficient g

Baking is a great way to work on handwriting skills from writing a shopping list to mixing the ingredients!

You will need: Printable game sheet (or draw your own version) a coin two counters something to write with

Each of the letters in the Incy Wincy Spider family contains vertical lines, represented by the water spout. This activity is about helping your child to link the letters by visualising the water spout and using the sets of phrases.