At Merley First School, handwriting is prioritised as a foundational skill for academic success, with the school embedding the Kinetic Letters programme across all year groups from Reception through to Year 4. By focusing on physical development, correct pencil grip, and structured letter formation, the approach ensures that pupils build the core strength, fluency, and stamina needed to write effortlessly reducing cognitive load. 

As children progress through the school, this systematic practice helps handwriting become automatic, freeing up cognitive space so they can focus entirely on their creativity, vocabulary, and composition across the broader curriculum.

To see how the underlying physical movements of the scheme work in practice, check out Kinetic Letters - The Six Letter Moves - Quick Guide. This short guide illustrates the core movement patterns and concepts that children learn in a Kinetic Letters curriculum.