Ten rows of handwriting lines, each starting with a solid U to copy, followed by dotted copies to trace. How to form it: Down, round the bottom and back up to the top. Say umbrella, unicorn and up together and listen for the sound of u at the start.

Check the pencil grip first: between the thumb and the first finger, resting on the middle finger, held loosely. Small hands tire quickly, so stop after a row or two if the strokes get shaky and come back later.