Download the Nursery 2 Handwriting Scheme of Work was created by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools(NAPPS) as a guide for educators and parents to teach kids.
Home » Nursery 2 Scheme of Work » Nursery 2 Handwriting Scheme of WorkThe NAPPS Nursery 2 Handwriting scheme of work is a structured program aimed at laying a strong foundation for writing proficiency in young learners. This curriculum includes the following key topics: letter formation, tracing and copying, basic strokes and patterns, letter writing, etc
With this subject, children will learn how to write both upper and lower-case letters, numbers, shapes, and patterns. They will gradually move on to write simple sentences.
The main aim of the Handwriting subject is to:
i. Equip children with the skills necessary for clear and legible writing.
ii. Ensure that children develop the confidence and ability to express themselves in written form.
Good handwriting skills are necessary for effective communication and will help students perform better in other subjects. This is a must-teach for all nursery 2 children
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Download the NAPPS Unified Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Handwriting
| Source | NAPPS | |||
| Class | NURSERY 2 | |||
| Subject | HANDWRITING | |||
| Term | FIRST TERM | |||
| Week | Topic | Content | Key Skills | Learning Resources |
| 1 | GRIPPING OF PENCIL AND SCRIBBLING | i. Tripod grip. | i. Gripping with the tall, thumb and pointing finger. ACTIVITY: Gripping exercise. | Handwriting workbook. |
| 2 | GRIPPING OF PENCIL AND SCRIBBLING | i. Tripod grip. | i. Gripping with the tall, thumb and pointing finger. ACTIVITY: Gripping exercise. | Handwriting workbook. |
| 3 | TRACING OF VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL LINES AND STROKES | i. Tracing of preschool patterns. | i. Identifying and tracing of preschool patterns. ACTIVITY: Tracing exercise | Handwriting workbook. |
| 4 | TRACING OF VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL LINES AND STROKES | i. Tracing of preschool patterns. | i. Identifying and tracing of preschool patterns. ACTIVITY: Tracing exercise | Handwriting workbook. |
| 5 | TRACING OF RIGHT, LEFT AND DOWN FACING CURVES | i. Tracing of preschool patterns. | i. Identifying and tracing of preschool patterns. ACTIVITY: Tracing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. |
| 6 | TRACING OF RIGHT, LEFT AND DOWN FACING CURVES | i. Tracing of preschool patterns. | i. Identifying and tracing of preschool patterns. ACTIVITY: Tracing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. |
| 7 | TRACING OF CIRCLES | i. Tracing | i. Identifying and tracing circle. ACTIVITY: Tracing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. |
| 8 | TRACING OF NUMBERS 1,4,7,9 | i. To identify the numbers. ii. Tracing of numbers. | i. Tracing of numbers. ACTIVITY: Tracing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. |
| 9 | TRACING OF NUMBERS 2,3,6,8 | i. To identify the numbers. ii. Tracing of numbers. | i. Tracing exercise. ACTIVITY: Training exercise. | Handwriting workbook. |
| 10 | TRACING OF VARIOUS PATTERNS | i. Tracing all preschool patte | i. TRACING OF PATTERNS ACTIVITY: Tracing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. |
| 11 | REVISION | |||
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |||
| Term | Second Term | |||
| Week | Topic | Content | Key Skills | Learning Resources |
| 1 | TRACING AND DRAWING VARIOUS PATTERS | i. To look and trace various patterns. | i. Gripping with the tall, thumb and pointing finger. ACTIVITY: Tracing and drawing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 2 | TRACING AND DRAWING VARIOUS PATTERS | i. To look and trace various patterns. | i. Gripping with the tall, thumb and pointing finger. ACTIVITY: Tracing and drawing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 3 | TRACING NUMBERS 1 – 5 | i. To trace number 1 – 5. ii. To look and copy number 1 – 5. iii. To write number 1 – 5 from memory. | i. Tracing of numbers. ACTIVITY: Tracing and drawing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 4 | TRACING NUMBERS 1 – 5 | i. To trace number 1 – 5. ii. To look and copy number 1 – 5. iii. To write number 1 – 5 from memory. | i. Tracing of numbers. ACTIVITY: Tracing and drawing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 5 | TRACING NUMBERS 6 – 10 | i. To trace number 6 – 10. ii. To look and copy number 6 – 10. iii. To write number 6 – 10 from memory. | i. Tracing of numbers. ACTIVITY: Tracing and drawing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 6 | TRACING NUMBERS 1 – 10 | i. To trace number 1 – 10. ii. To look and copy number 1 – 10. iii. To write number 1 – 10 from memory. | i. Tracing of numbers. ACTIVITY: Tracing and drawing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 7 | TRACING AND WRITING SOUNDS c, e, 0, a, i, r, x, z | i. To identify the sounds. ii. Combination of the letters. | i. Tracing of sounds. ACTIVITY: Tracing and drawing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 8 | TRACING AND WRITING SOUNDS p, g, y, q, i | i. To identify the sounds. ii. Combination of the letters. iii. To look and copy. | i. Tracing of sounds. ACTIVITY: Tracing and drawing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 9 | TRACING AND WRITING k, t, d, f, k | i. To identify the sounds. ii. Combination of the letters. iii. To look and copy. | i. Tracing of sounds. ACTIVITY: Tracing and drawing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 10 | TRACING AND WRITING n, m, w, v h, l, s | i. To identify the sounds. ii. Combination of the letters. iii. To look and copy. | i. Tracing of sounds. ACTIVITY: Tracing and drawing exercise. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 11 | REVISION | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. | ||
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |||
| Term | Third Term | |||
| Week | Topic | Content | Key Skills | Learning Resources |
| 1 | TRACING AND WRITING a – i (Lowercase) | i. To identify the letters and numbers. ii. To trace the letters and numbers. iii. To look and copy the letters and number. | i. Tracing of numbers and letters. ACTIVITY: Tracing of numbers and letters. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 2 | TRACING AND WRITING A – I (Uppercase) | i. To identify the letters and numbers. ii. To trace the letters and numbers. iii. To look and copy the letters and number. | i. Tracing of numbers and letters. ACTIVITY: Tracing of numbers and letters. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 3 | TRACING AND WRITING 11-20 | i. To identify the letters and numbers. ii. To trace the letters and numbers. iii. To look and copy the letters and number. | i. Tracing of numbers and letters. ACTIVITY: Tracing of numbers and letters. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 4 | TRACING AND WRITING SOUND j – s (Lowercase) | i. To identify the letters and numbers. ii. To trace the letters and numbers. iii. To look and copy the letters and number. | i. Tracing of numbers and letters. ACTIVITY: Tracing of numbers and letters. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 5 | TRACING AND WRITING SOUND J – S (Uppercase) | i. To identify the letters and numbers. ii. To trace the letters and numbers. iii. To look and copy the letters and number. | i. Tracing of numbers and letters. ACTIVITY: Tracing of numbers and letters. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 6 | TRACING AND WRITING s – z (Lowercase) | i. To identify the letters and numbers. ii. To trace the letters and numbers. iii. To look and copy the letters and number. | i. Tracing of numbers and letters. ACTIVITY: Tracing of numbers and letters. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 7 | TRACING AND WRITING S – Z (Uppercase) | i. To identify the letters and numbers. ii. To trace the letters and numbers. iii. To look and copy the letters and number. | i. Tracing of numbers and letters. ACTIVITY: Tracing of numbers and letters. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 8 | TRACING AND WRITING 21-30. | i. To identify the letters and numbers. ii. To trace the letters and numbers. iii. To look and copy the letters and number. | i. Tracing of numbers and letters. ACTIVITY: Tracing of numbers and letters. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 9 | TRACING AND WRITING OF NUMBER: 41 – 50 | i. To identify the letters and numbers. ii. To trace the letters and numbers. iii. To look and copy the letters and number. | i. Tracing of numbers and letters. ACTIVITY: Tracing of numbers and letters. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 10 | WRITING OF NUMBERS AND LETTERS TAUGHT | i. To identify the letters and numbers. ii. To trace the letters and numbers. iii. To look and copy the letters and number. | i. Tracing of numbers and letters. ACTIVITY: Tracing of numbers and letters. | Handwriting workbook. Tracing Book. |
| 11 | REVISION | |||
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |||
Know what’s expected of you as an educator
Download the NAPPS Unified Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Handwriting