Each time a child (spontaneously- meaning using their own hands) draws a pre writing shape, they are creating or further developing: Pathways in their brain. Strengthening their muscles inside of their hands. Developing the understanding of how hand or soft the press down (sensory development) Therefore it is essential to give children the opportunies to create pre handwriting shapes. With these fun and easy to use templates, children are always able to access and improve their fine motor skills. Be ready to surprise everyone and have the best formation you’ve seen yet!

3 simple, ready to use templates for your whole class reading folder. Simply add in the names of all the children, highlight any SEND, PP children or those who don’t read regularly so that yourself, any visitors and teaching assistants know who to go to regularly. Find attached: A front cover (to keep all the information together) 1:1 readers (to keep track of who you read with daily, weekly or termly) Weekly reading (to ensure that each child is reading at home each week) This will ensure that you have read with every child frequently and you can keep track of their progress throughout the year. Enjoy this simple but essential resource! Don’t forget to review it and give my online shop a glance… https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Teach_wise

All of the Pre Key Stage objectives on one handy sheet! Can be used in combination with other writing assessment grids in my shop if a child is still not meeting below statements. Useful as a planning tool: to see what needs revisiting or even planning altogether, as well as assessing and planning for progress. I would use one sheet per child but this is not necessary. All reviews are welcome. You might also like to see other year group writing assessments on my online shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Teach_wise or alternatively you might want to save money and buy each year groups in one handy inexpensive bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13012758