Fun Online Handwriting Lessons for Juniors (Ages 6 to 11 Years)

Price range: £59 through £462

One-to-one online handwriting lessons for children aged 6–11 who need to rebuild the basics, learn proper letter formation, or get their confidence back through fun, game-based learning.

Description

If your child’s handwriting is holding them back, these lessons will help them write more clearly and feel good about it.

I’m an occupational therapist and handwriting specialist, and I don’t make kids copy out spelling lists or write the alphabet over and over. Instead, we play games they actually care about, and they write as part of the game. That means they’re motivated, engaged, and learning without realizing how much they’re improving.

What’s Included:

  • One-to-one online lessons tailored to your child’s needs and interests
  • Fun, age-appropriate games that make them want to write (no boring handwriting exercises)
  • Support for pencil grip, letter formation, and joining
  • Help switching to any handwriting style, including joined-up writing if school requires it

Perfect for children who:

  • Know more than they can get down on paper
  • Have had their confidence knocked and need a fresh start
  • Are 6–11 years old, anywhere in the world (in school or home educated)

Why It Works

I use an occupational therapy approach that builds on what your child already does well. Every lesson is bespoke to their needs and interests. Writing becomes something they can do, not something they dread.

What Parents Are Saying:

“My daughter went from zero to hero in a matter of weeks. She is now writing very confidently and excelling in her work at school.” – Jitesh, Dad.

Additional information

Age

6 to 11 years (up to Year 6)

Lesson Start

Lessons usually booked 2 weeks to 1 month before commencing.

Minutes

45 minutes + Feedback to parents

Number of Lessons

6

Number of Students

1

Product Type

1 to 1 Online Support

OT Focus

Learning New Skills, Rebuilding the Basics & Getting Back on Track

OT Support

Personalised support with an occupational therapist

Timetable

You choose the frequency. Most people prefer weekly or fortnightly lessons.

About Sheilagh (OT)

DescriptionHi, I’m Sheilagh,

Here’s a little bit about me:

  • Handwriting expert and occupational therapist
  • Founder of Help with Handwriting
  • Author of 2 published books on handwriting
  • Handwriting advisor to Penguin Random Books and Peppa Pig.
  • Trains teachers and other occupational therapists on handwriting.
  • 25 years of experience as an OT, before then I was a graphic designer.
  • I have two cats that like to make an appearance during a lesson!

“I keep handwriting fun and age appropriate. I think that’s my superpower. I help students have lightbulb moments about their writing. Helping them to believe they can improve. I often leave parents and teachers wondering how such a change is possible.”