PENMANSHIP

BY
OJO EUNICE OLABIMPE
 OUTLINE

• Introduction to Nelson Handwriting

• Relevance of Nelson Handwriting in 21st
century teaching
• Challenges in understanding Nelson
Handwriting
• Practical session
• Conclusion
 What is Penmanship?
• Penmanship is the art or skill of good
handwriting.

• Types of Handwriting
1. Print
2. Nelson: it introduces Cursive
3. Cursive : are written joined in a flowing manner
generally for the purpose of making writing faster.
 AIM:
To achieve correct letter formation, joining and
good handwriting.
 Introduction to Nelson Handwriting
• Nelson handwriting is a whole school programme
designed to help all children develop a confident, legible
and person handwriting style.
• It introduces Cursive

• Nelson Rules
1. Middle case letters
2. Giraffe / Ascenders
3. Monkey tail letters/Descenders
4. Break letters
 Relevance of Nelson Handwriting in 21st
century teaching
• As a 21st century teacher you need to update
yourself by blending with trends because you
are a life long leaner.
 Challenges in understanding Nelson
Handwriting
• Letter Formation: is a crucial part of developing a child’s
fine motor skill. It is the ability to form letter correctly.
• Number Formation
• Sound tracing
• Pegging
• Stone picking
• Using of grains
• Secure use of the four main joins according to Nelson
Handwriting Scheme.
 Practical
a-z of NELSON Handwriting
Middle case/small letters(14)
a, c, e, I, m, n, o, r, s, u, v, w, x, z

Ascenders/Giraffe letters(7)
b, d, f, h, l, t, k

Descenders/Monkey tail letters(6)

f, g, j, p, q, y

Break letters(8)
b, g, j, p, q, x, y, z
 Conclusion

• Nelson Handwriting has come to stay. It is the

skill that you acquire you will be able to pass
down to your pupils.
THANK YOU