My Cursive 'j' in Handwriting Workbook

How can I use this cursive 'j' handwriting workbook?

Use this fun and interactive cursive 'j' workbook with your class to support their cursive letter formation and handwriting skills. 

'J' in handwriting can be a tricky letter to learn, which is why this workbook includes a number of different activities to give them the opportunity to practice writing this letter. 

They will become more familiar with the appearance of the cursive 'j' in handwriting. An excellent handwriting resource for all students.

Cursive can be a fun and helpful tool when it comes to handwriting. 

Not only does it make your handwriting look neater, but it also can help you write faster and more efficiently!

Joined-up handwriting also helps with motor skills and pen control, as well as helping to develop letter recognition faster.

This workbook is easy to use and is great for any classroom, whether that be at school or at home!

To use this 'J' in handwriting workbook simply click the green 'Download Now' button and print! You can also print this workbook in a black & version! 

Before you get your class going on this workbook, why not show them this handy Fine Motor Warm Ups for Handwriting video?

What will my child gain from this cursive 'j' workbook?

Your child will gain more confidence in their cursive handwriting skills and will be able to master the cursive 'j'. 

The benefits for your child will be clearer written communication, as well as the opportunity to practice and improve their overall literacy.

This cursive 'j' workbook includes a number of worksheets:

• Can you find the j 
• Can you find the 'j' sound
• Colour in the Jack in the box 
• Draw something that begins with the sound of j
• Join the Dots - Jelly Beans 

We also have some other fantastic teacher-made resources that can help you teach 'J' in handwriting and other cursive letters:

• Letter J Worksheet and Activity Pack -  Contains letter formation, letter identification and beginning sound activities for the letter J.

• J,V,W,X,Y,Z,ZZ Phonics Display Pack - This great pack includes a display banner and letters, sounds to use on a blending line, words to read and display posters to revise and embed each sound.

• My \'J\' Sound Family Flashcards - These flashcards feature alternate 'j' sounds with an image to go with each one.

• First 100 High Frequency Words Handwriting Worksheets - Each of the ten cursive writing practice sheets in this collection features ten of the most common words in the English language, making 100 words in total. 

• Handwriting Poems Bumper Pack - This bumper pack contains 14 poems including classics like 'The Owl and the Pussycat' by Edward Lear and 'The Tyger' by William Blake. Each poem is framed by a related illustration. Children have to trace the words of each poem in their neatest handwriting to form smooth, cursive letter lines. 

We also have similar workbooks for other cursive letters:

• My 't' Workbook
• My 'f' Workbook
• My 'h' Workbook

To find the right workbook for you, search 'My (cursive letter) Workbook' in the search bar at the top of this page! 

Why is cursive writing better than print?

There are some people who believe that cursive writing is more desirable than printing. 

One of the main benefits of cursive is that it saves time, as the writer doesn't need to lift their pen from the page as often. 

Many other people consider the words to look more attractive when written in cursive than if they are printed. 

As its popularity has waned, cursive has become seen by many as a handwriting skill similar to calligraphy and therefore a good habit to acquire.

Benefits for writing in cursive: 

• Cursive writing is a more natural way of writing. The pencil flows along the paper without frequent stops within words.

• Words written in cursive are clearly separated from each other. Run-on words are not as common in cursive.

• Cursive is a better exercise for strengthening fine motor skills. The connecting letters help the child to produce smooth, rather than choppy, strokes with the pencil.