Handwriting Reception

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Quick question for parents and teachers of Reception children!
When children are first learning handwriting in Reception, which type of paper would you prefer them to practise on?

1. Completely blank paper (no lines)
2. Paper with just one line to write on
3. A four-line handwriting grid with the middle space lightly shaded to help guide letter size and positioning

I’d love to hear which you’d prefer for your child or pupils, and why! Really interested to know what parents and teachers think works best at this age.

Blank to start

Plain paper. Children are unlikely to be able to keep to lines when starting to form letters.