Handwriting Assessment Worksheet

Name:

Date:

📝 WALT: We Are Learning To assess and improve our handwriting skills

Success Criteria:

• Hold my pencil correctly using the tripod grip
• Start each letter in the right place on the line
• Form letters in the correct direction
• Leave appropriate spaces between words
• Write smoothly without frequent stops
• Keep letters the right size using the lines

1. Pencil Grip Check - Show your teacher how you hold your pencil. Tick the box that describes your grip:

Perfect tripod grip (thumb and finger pinch, resting on middle finger)

Good grip with minor adjustments needed

Need to practise correct grip

2. Letter Formation Practice - Copy this sentence carefully, focusing on starting each letter correctly:

"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

✍️ Part 2: Handwriting Skills Assessment

3. Word Spacing Practice - Copy this sentence, using your finger width for spaces between words:

"Reading helps us learn about amazing places around New Zealand."

4. Fluency Test - Write about your favourite weekend activity for 2 minutes. Focus on smooth, continuous writing:

5. Letter Size Control - Write the alphabet in lowercase, keeping letters between the lines:

🎯 Part 3: Self-Assessment & Next Steps

6. Rate yourself on each handwriting skill (tick one box for each):

Pencil Grip:

Excellent

Good

Needs Practice

Letter Formation:

Excellent

Good

Needs Practice

Word Spacing:

Excellent

Good

Needs Practice

7. My Next Steps - Choose ONE area to focus on improving:

8. Teacher Comments & Extension Activities:

Differentiation Notes:
• For dyslexic learners: Use cream/yellow paper, larger font size, or allow typing
• For ADHD students: Break into shorter 5-minute segments with movement breaks
• Extension: Research and practise calligraphy or create a handwritten story