NDSS Academy

English Handwriting

Print writing with correct letter formation and spacing.

1 MonthsDuration 8Chapters32Topics
Enquire now

Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

Download PDF
01Posture and Pencil Grip 4 topics
  1. Sitting straight
  2. Tripod pencil grip
  3. Placing the notebook
  4. Finger warm-up exercises
02Basic Strokes and Patterns 4 topics
  1. Standing, sleeping and slanting lines
  2. Curves and circles
  3. Zig-zag and wave patterns
  4. Tracing practice
03Small Letters 4 topics
  1. c-family letters (c, a, d, g, o, q)
  2. Tall letters (b, d, f, h, k, l)
  3. Tail letters (g, j, p, q, y)
  4. Letters that are often reversed (b/d, p/q)
04Capital Letters 4 topics
  1. Straight-line capitals (E, F, H, I, L, T)
  2. Curved capitals (B, C, D, O, P)
  3. Slanting capitals (A, K, M, N, V, W)
  4. Size of capitals
05Numbers 0 to 9 4 topics
  1. Starting point of each number
  2. Numbers 0 to 9 formation
  3. Writing numbers in a row
  4. Numbers in words
06Four-Line Notebook and Letter Size 4 topics
  1. The four lines and their use
  2. Middle-space letters
  3. Tall and tail letters in four lines
  4. Capital letter height
07Spacing, Words and Sentences 4 topics
  1. Finger space between words
  2. Capital letter at the start
  3. Full stop and question mark
  4. Writing short sentences
08Neatness and Speed 4 topics
  1. Copy writing
  2. Dictation
  3. Timed writing
  4. Checking and correcting own work

About

You will be able to

  • Sit and hold the pencil correctly while writing
  • Form all small and capital letters with the correct starting point and direction
  • Write letters of the right size in a four-line notebook
  • Keep equal spaces between letters, words and lines
  • Use capital letters and full stops correctly in sentences
  • Write neatly at a better speed

Who it is for

  • Children of Class 1 to 6 whose English writing is untidy or uneven
  • Children who mix up letters such as b and d or p and q

What you need

  • Knows the English alphabet
  • Pencil, eraser and a four-line English notebook

Questions

How long is the course?

One month, with a daily class of about 45 minutes and one page of home practice.

My child writes b as d. Will this help?

Yes. Letter families and starting points are taught so that common reversals like b/d and p/q are corrected.

What notebook is needed?

A four-line English notebook, a pencil (HB) and an eraser. The centre gives practice sheets.

Will I see the improvement?

A before and after sample of your child's writing is shown at the end of the course.

Download the syllabus (PDF)

Tell us who you are — your copy is made with your name, and our counsellor can help you choose the right course and centre.

Want to join right away? Enquire now — our centre will call you.