In Virginia Beach City Public Schools we use the D'Nealian handwriting style. Here is a sample of the alphabet:
Click on the links below for more information and tips of writing:
High Frequency Words - List and Instructions
Ways to Help Learn Spelling and High Frequency Words
The 10 Most Useful Spelling Rules
1st grade uses these rubrics to grade writing. The areas with an * are the desired areas to be on grade level: