If I ask my children to practice handwriting, they don't want to. But if I invite them to play a game, they jump at the chance of beating me! Traditional pencil and paper games are a great way to get children to practise writing the strokes needed for letter formation, without them thinking they are practising handwriting! Here are a couple of our favourite games.

The first part of this activity is from the Pre-Writers Club - Unit 1. This unit is themed around Incy Wincy Spider and contains lots of activities to support children with their pencil grip. What you need: White wax crayon (or candle) Paper Watercolour paint (or watered-down paint) Brush Water

Find out what the Incy Wincy Spider letters have in common and how to support your child.

Wishing Well This activity is from the Summer Camp (Set 2 - m). What you need: Pot of coins Magnetic Fishing Rods/Spoon Tray filled with water - I used the storage box from our Phonics Box Towel

Using board games is a great way to develop the directional language that will help your child with letter formation.