Does this font include all of the characters that you need?.Are all the characters easy to recognize?.Once You’ve Settled on a Font That You’re Happy With, Ask Yourself These Questions Before Finalizing and Printing Out Your Classroom Resources: To further illustrate this point, we tested out the font ‘Duper’ that we really liked here at Sprig, but ran into problems with the letters ‘a’ and ‘g’ presenting as two-storey (circled in red below). The second font in this example (Freckle Face) is fun from a design standpoint, for sure – but it’s more likely to cause confusion with your students. Here’s a comparison of two different fonts, one that is much easier to read than the other: You can also include a white version of the characters on a dark background to see how it looks reversed. Tip: Create and save a text document on your computer that includes the full alphabet (upper and lower case), punctuation marks, numbers, and a few example sentences.įrom there, copy those and set them into a few different sizes and styles (italic, bold). Take a look at each character carefully and ask yourself if they could be difficult for a young child or someone with impaired vision to read. It is recommended you start by typing out every letter of the alphabet, all of the numbers and all commonly used punctuation, using both uppercase and lowercase characters. How Will I Know if a Font Is Going to Be Right for My Students? Keep an eye out for the tail on the letter ‘t’ as well – it could also be an issue depending on the font you choose. Keep in mind that two-storey a’s are far more common than two-storey g’s. The letter ‘a’ also looks significantly different when you compare the one-storey and two-storey versions. We are taught to write single-storey g’s as children because it’s most common in handwriting and is the easiest to replicate for early learners. The letter ‘g’ comes in both single- and double-story variants, either coming with a loop, or tail. The best example to illustrate this is to look at the letter ‘g’. On the other hand, some letters have two-storey (double-storey,) versions used by almost all serif fonts (like Times New Roman), and many sans serif ones, too (like the one this blog is written in). ![]() ![]() One-storey (or single-storey) letters are the ones we first learn to write as young children they are most commonly used in handwriting, traditional calligraphy, and even in many italics. Two-Storey Letters – What’s the Difference? The ‘Disney’ font, for example, is adorable in appearance but would be terribly difficult for children at this age who are learning to both read and write. These fonts are most likely to confuse and trip up young learners. Our first piece of advice is to resist the urge to choose cute, playful fonts. The wrong font can result in children misunderstanding content, or in some cases, being unable to fully process or understand the information being presented to them. Why Is It So Important to Choose the Right Font?Ĭhoosing the right font is absolutely essential when creating classroom tools and resources. Fonts Design Tips & Tricks for Teachers in Early Childhood Educationįonts are one of the most important elements to consider when designing resources for the classroom. These tips and tricks will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to craft your own teaching tools and classroom resources. The aim is to assist teachers in crafting the best resources for their students in early childhood education. Originally titled by Chris Hough, Sprig’s remarkable graphic designer and former primary teacher, we are revisiting this topic to provide updated information and insights. In this article, we will delve into the topic of designing classroom resources that cater to the needs of young students. ![]() Creating effective classroom resources is essential for teachers in early learning.
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