NSW Foundation Font Cursive Handwriting for OT & Tutors

Help your learners build confidence in cursive handwriting with this structured set of 50 worksheets, developed in the NSW Foundation Font and designed for progressive skill-building.

Ideal for students in Year 3 and beyond, this resource offers targeted practice in letter joins, fine motor control, and fluency—supporting handwriting intervention and remediation goals.

What's Included

Cursive Basics:

• Foundational strokes and join techniques to introduce or reinforce cursive writing.

Letter Joins Practice:

• Diagonal Joins:
  • Letters: a, c, d, e, h, i, k, l, m, n, q, t, u, z.
  • Practice words: Sets 1 and 2.
• Diagonal Joins to Head and Body Letters:
  • Combinations such as a & c, d & e, h & i, etc.
  • Includes guided word work.
• Diagonal Joins to Head-Body-Tail Letters:
  • Targeting f and its use in words.
• Horizontal Joins:
  • Letters: f, o, r, v, w, x.
  • Practice words using these letters.
• Drop-on Joins: Three dedicated sheets for added repetition.
• Non-Joining Letters:
  • Letters: b, g, j, p, s, y.
  • Includes two sets of word practice.

Additional Resources for Sessions:

• Classic Practice Sentence: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
• Writeboard Lines Template: Great for reinforcing correct spacing and letter alignment.
• Writeboard Plain Template: Use for play-based learning, drawing, or multi-sensory letter formation.

Key Features for OTs & Tutors:

• Light Blue Lettering: Offers clear visual guidance to support accurate joins and spatial awareness.
• Curriculum Aligned: Developed to meet NSW and ACT handwriting standards, ideal for school-aligned intervention.
• Flexible Use: Great for one-on-one instruction or small group therapy settings.
• Eco-Friendly Option: Combine with a reusable Writeboard for long-term use and reduced printing.

A practical, easy-to-follow tool for helping your learners build fluent, legible cursive handwriting using the correct NSW Foundation joins and styles.