Three practical videos from edding × National Handwriting Association
Handwriting supports communication, learning and self-expression throughout a child’s education. To help teachers develop confident writers, edding and the National Handwriting Association (NHA) have partnered to create three practical videos tailored to different stages of the handwriting journey.
Combining edding’s expertise in writing tools with the NHA’s evidence-based guidance, these videos provide simple, classroom-ready strategies to support handwriting development from Early Years to Secondary.
Early Years
Preparing Children to Write: Getting the Foundations Right
Strong writing begins before the pencil. Discover how movement, play, language, mark-making and motor development help children build the control and confidence needed for writing.
You’ll learn:
- How to build foundations before formal handwriting
- Simple multi-sensory activities using varied tools and large movements
- Ways to develop fine motor skills through everyday activities
- How mark-making and talk support writing development
Best for: Early Years teachers and leaders.
Key Stage 2
From Pencil to Pen: Building Fluency and Confidence
The move to pen should focus on fluency, comfort and independence. Explore practical ways to help handwriting become automatic, allowing pupils to focus on their ideas.
You’ll learn:
- How to prioritise fluency and confidence over perfection
- Effective approaches to short, regular practice
- How modelling and feedback build consistency
- A fresh approach to the traditional pen licence
Best for: KS2 teachers and leaders.
Secondary
Writing for Endurance: Handwriting in the Digital Age
Handwriting remains vital for learning, memory, exams and self-expression. Learn how to develop the stamina and efficiency needed for sustained writing.
You’ll learn:
- Why handwriting still matters in a digital world
- Ways to build writing stamina across subjects
- How posture, grip and writing tools support comfort
- Why efficient handwriting matters more than perfection
Best for: Secondary teachers and school leaders.
Three stages. One goal.
Helping every child become a confident, fluent writer through practical, evidence-based strategies.
