The Handwriting Practice books support literacy in schools by giving children pr
actice in forming and joining letters, helping them to develop handwriting that
is neat, fluent, legible and fast. Fully compatible with any school handwriting
scheme, Handwriting Practice works methodically through the different letters an
d joins, and features workbook style exercises for children to complete. The sim
ple format of the books makes them easily accessible, enabling all children to w
ork independently - though support from an adult helper is always beneficial.
FOCUS points at the foot of each page highlight key points for helpers to look
out for. Handwriting Practice 2 focuses on joining letters to form words, beginn
ing with letters of a particular shape, those found in common combinations, and
themed word practice. By the end of Handwriting Practice 2, children should be a
ble to write fluently on lined paper.
Children are supported by shaded lines
to write over as they begin to practise joining letters, guidelines indicating t
he height of small letters and the vertical stroke and real-life copying tasks,
including writing instructions, a letter and a postcard.
