The Penmanship
National Handwriting Competition
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Great writing starts with practice

Build focus, patience and confidence, one carefully written line at a time.

These are general preparation exercises created for this competition website, not official competition assessment sheets or contest passages.
Primary 1–2

Letter formation warm-ups

Focus on legible letter formation, steady spacing and tidy, unhurried writing. Copy the passage below, then practise again on ruled paper.

a b c d e f g
The sun is bright.
I write with care.

A little care goes a long way

Sit comfortably

Keep your feet supported and your paper steady. Relax your shoulders and pencil grip.

Write with intention

Watch letter formation, spacing and alignment. Let clarity come before speed.

Notice your progress

Compare your pages over time. Celebrate care, consistency and growing confidence.