Abolish the Lead-in/Entry Stroke!
by magiclink | Jan 2, 2016 | 11+exam, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia and handwriting, handwriting and communication, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, hypermobile, Improve Handwriting, joined-up handwriting, magic link handwriting, penmanship
There are many people who feel that the lead-in (entry stroke) should be abolished! On 1st April 2021 the DFE made an announcement about not using the ‘lead-in’ or ‘entry’ stroke. “At first children should not be taught to join letters or to start every letter ‘on the...General Inquiry
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The Magic Link programme introduces a simple and unique handwriting font which teaches letter direction, letter size and joined-up writing from the start.
There are no lead-in (entry) strokes, which often confuse. The Magic Link font inspires confidence that letters can be written neatly and simply, with little scope for error