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Handwriting Academy

Make lovely letters, wonderful words and pages you’re proud of. Your next adventure starts here.

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Primary 1–2

Lovely letters

Start small. Make every letter feel at home.

Primary 3–4

Wonderful words

Give your words room to breathe.

Primary 5–6

Confident pages

Bring your ideas to life, one line at a time.

Your practice time · Primary 1–2

Lovely letters

  1. Sit comfortably and hold your pencil gently.
  2. Draw a round c, then close it to make an o.
  3. Copy each letter slowly. Keep the small letters the same height.

General learning exercises, not official competition assessment sheets.

My handwriting practicePrimary 1–2

a c o d g

The cat can nap.

I write with care.

Look at your lovely work!

Try the lesson on paper, then check your page.

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