Celebrate National Handwriting Day with the National Handwriting Association
Thursday 23 January 2025
Today marks National Handwriting Day, a celebration of handwriting. Let’s mark this special day by embracing the joy of putting pen to paper and celebrating every child and young person’s unique handwriting journey.
Handwriting creates confidence, connection, and creativity. We invite everyone to join in the celebration and encourage children to explore the wonderful world of writing.
Here are some inspiring ways to celebrate National Handwriting Day:
- Encourage Children to Write for a Purpose
Motivate children to write letters to loved ones, create a personal journal, or craft stories and poems to express their creativity.
- Involve Friends and Family
Host a family handwriting activity or collaborate with friends on a writing project. Sharing the joy of handwriting fosters deeper connections and memories.
- Explore Cross-Curricular Links
Integrate handwriting into various subjects, such as designing posters for history lessons or writing scripts for drama class. This approach highlights handwriting’s relevance across the curriculum.
- Create a Display
Showcase children’s handwriting achievements through a colourful display in schools, libraries, or community centres. Celebrate their progress and individuality.
- Recognise Achievement with Certificates
Acknowledge learners’ efforts and progress with certificates to build their confidence and pride in their handwriting skills.



Handwriting is more than just a skill; it’s a form of self-expression that inspires creativity and confidence. Writing by hand also provides children with a tactile and personal way to connect with the world around them.
Join us in encouraging children and young people to write for pleasure and fun while celebrating their achievements. We would love to see your handwriting celebrations so do share with us @NHA_News.
Together, let’s make National Handwriting Day a memorable and meaningful event for all.
For more information about the National Handwriting Association and our initiatives, please visit https://nha-handwriting.org.uk
About the National Handwriting Association: The National Handwriting Association is dedicated to promoting the importance of handwriting in education and daily life. We provide resources, guidance, and support to educators, parents, and learners to help develop confident and creative writers.