Teaching my Primary One Pupils on Handwriting and marking their class work. [26-06-2025]

In the morning of June 26th, at Kings and Queens Royal Schools, in the first period immediately after morning devotion, I walked into my primary one classroom as usual, greeted by a sea of eager faces of my wonderful students. The first period lesson was one of my favourites: "Handwriting".

As I began to demonstrate on the blackboard, I could feel my brilliant students' eyes fixed on me. I carefully wrote a sentence, paying close attention to line spacing, capitalization, and the correct use of small letters. The students watched intently, their pens poised in mid-air.

To make the lesson more engaging, I threw questions at the students, checking their understanding and encouraging participation. "Can someone read what is written on the board?", "Can anyone tell me why we use capital letters at the beginning of a sentence?"

The students responded enthusiastically, their hands waving excitedly in the air. As the lesson progressed, I circulated around the room, offering individual guidance and support. I was impressed by how quickly the students grasped the concepts, their handwriting improving with each passing minute.

Once the demonstration and practice sessions were complete, I assigned the students some class work. They set to work with diligence, their pens scratching across their Handwriting exercise books as they carefully wrote sentence after sentence. After collecting their work, I took the time to mark their books. As I reviewed their handwriting, I felt a sense of pride. They had done an excellent job, their letters neatly formed and evenly spaced.

When I returned their marked books, the students' faces lit up with excitement. They eagerly flipped through the pages, beaming with pride as they saw their Scores. The classroom erupted in a chorus of happy chatter, the students congratulating each other on their good work.

As their teacher, it was moments like these that made all the hard work worthwhile. I am constantly impressed by my students' academic performance, and that day's handwriting lesson was no exception. I always feel grateful for the opportunity to play a role in young children's educational journey.