Year 1 Leaving Spaces between Words
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What's included?
Foundational Year 1 resources on leaving spaces between words, establishing a core principle of written English in the KS1 national curriculum. Activities focus on building the conceptual understanding and habit of word separation, a non-negotiable step for reading legibility. This essential small step in handwriting is foundational to all written work, paving the way for eventual writing mastery. The CS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Scheme provides structured, initial practice for spacing.
Full step description and curriculum objectives
Year 1 Ready to Write
Lesson Input
Materials to introduce the lesson, explain concepts and model what pupils will do independently.
Independent Tasks
Activities that help pupils practise, apply and secure their understanding after the main teaching input.
Interventions, Support and Scaffolding
Targeted resources for pre-teaching, same-day intervention and/or extra support where needed.
Deeper Learning and Extension
Tasks that deepen understanding, promote discussion and stretch/extend pupils who are ready for greater challenge.
Resources at a glance
- PowerPointModelling PPTA teacher-led tool to guide children through a learning objective with a mix of different question types.
- WorksheetPrior LearningCover essential knowledge from previous lessons before diving into the new learning.
- WorksheetVaried FluencyConsolidate and secure understanding of key concepts with three fluency-based questions.
- WorksheetApplication and ReasoningPromote deeper learning with three different application and reasoning questions.
- WorksheetApplicationApply learning from the whole lesson with this extended writing activity.
- WorksheetMixed ActivityEncourage independent working or consolidate learning with a mix of different question types.
- WorksheetHomeworkThree different questions to complete at home and consolidate what has been learned in class.
