WritingReceptionLetter Formation

Mark making and letter formation

Form lower-case letters correctly, using the correct start point and direction for each letter.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Let's make marks in the air with our magic finger! ✨

  2. 2

    Which way do we draw a line for the letter 'l'? ✏️

  3. 3

    Trace the letter 'c' with your finger on the screen. 🌀

  4. 4

    Let's write the letter 'a' together. 🅰️

  5. 5

    Trace the letter 'd' — start at the top and go round, then up and down. 🅳

  6. 6

    Which letter do you start by going round like a snail? 🐌

Practise Mark making and letter formation with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 4–5. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.