About the Magic Link Handwriting Programme
Primary & Secondary School Pupils
The Magic Link handwriting programmes consists of unique teaching steps which can be followed using video lessons and accompanying worksheets. It teaches neat, handwriting in a simple and logical way, using a step-by-step approach. There are minimum curls and loops with absolutely no ‘lead-in’ flicks, which often confuse and slow down speed. The 2 programmes (non-joined and joined-up) are highly-structured, fun and motivating and allow pupils to progress at their own rate. The non-joined is for 5 yr olds and the cursive course is for 6-18-year olds. Successful, proven results for right and left-handers.
The Magic Link® Cursive Handwriting Style
There are many people, both young and old, right-handed and left-handed, who need to be re-taught the mechanics of writing. Targeted intervention using the Magic Link® handwriting programme produces fantastic results. There are minimum curls and loops with absolutely no ‘lead-in’ flicks, which often confuse and slow down speed. Lead-in flicks, also known as ‘entry strokes’ or ‘initial flicks’ has been proven to leave many children struggling. The neat and simple Magic Link® letter formation makes handwriting significantly tidier and clearer. Spelling, punctuation and number formation also improves. Pupils learn to write neatly and quickly, with confidence and pride.
Younger Children
Younger children, age 5 years old, can achieve neat, tidy, non joined-up handwriting in 15 simple steps. Watch the video lessons and follow the instructions to learn the correct pencil grip, posture and letter formation. This programme teaches capital letters, simple punctuation and numbers. The unique Magic Link® font motivates children and makes handwriting easy and enjoyable.
Educationally sound
The Magic Link handwriting programme focuses on teaching handwriting in a highly structured format for sustained success. It has achieved fantastic results for right and left-handers in primary and secondary schools. See ‘before’ and ‘after’ . Excellent results achieved for pupils with SEN including dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyspraxia and/or autism where written work is often a difficult and disliked area.
Students are taught the correct motor movements for letter and word formations and make a significant improvement in both the quantity and quality of their written work. The Magic Link Handwriting Programme can be used for one person, in groups or in a classroom and enables a student to write neatly with confidence and pride.
Success and Self-Confidence
The way in which a person writes affects every aspect of life, regardless of age. Neat handwriting can determine success in examinations, develops self-confidence, improves thinking skills, creates a positive first impression – the list is endless.
There are many people, both young and old, who need to be re-taught the mechanics of writing and there is a solution! Targeted intervention using the Magic Link Handwriting Programme produces fantastic results.