# @littlehappylearners on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZIl-gIIbgN
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66382653-littlehappylearners-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/cbd412d43a.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-03T18:45:18.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** S O P H I E   D A V I D ⭐️ (@littlehappylearners) — https://gondola.cc/littlehappylearners

## Caption

✨PHONICS ✨

Handwriting starts long before children write words.
One of the biggest mistakes I see is children being taught letter formation without first learning where to start or how to hold their pencil comfortably.

A good pencil grip can help with control, accuracy and stamina, while correct letter formation helps children develop automatic handwriting patterns that support both reading and spelling.

In this reel I’m sharing:
🐥 My favourite “Tweety Fingers” pencil grip trick
✏️ How to form the letters a and b correctly
📚 Why starting letters in the right place matters

The truth is, once children have practised a letter incorrectly hundreds of times, it can be much harder to unpick later. That’s why a little guidance at the beginning can make such a big difference.

I’ve also created a FREE YouTube video showing the correct formation of the entire alphabet and our wipeable handwriting flashcards are perfect for little hands who need lots of practice without wasting paper.

Let me know if you want the rest of the alphabet and link to our wipeable writing cards 
❤️
#handwriting #letterformation #phonics #earlyyears #schoolreadiness learningthroughplay receptionyear eyfs primaryteacher littlehappylearners

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- **Views:** 150,871
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## Tags

phonics, schoolreadiness, letterformation, handwriting, earlyyears

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