The Targeting Handwriting series is the only handwriting program that supports teachers with a guide for each year in Lower Primary - Prep, Year 1 and Year 2. Years 3-6 are combined into one teacher guide. The books provide information regarding stages of development and common problems relevant to the age group.

Features include:

• information on the mechanics of writing, e. g. posture, pencil grip and paper position
• templates of fun props to make for demonstrating handwriting patterns
• over 100 worksheets for extra practice of each letter
• ideas for lesson warm-ups- hints for the reintroduction and consolidation of letter formation
• activities that focus on placement of letters within lines
• a seahorse character to highlight positioning of letters within lines
• left-handed alternatives for some upper-case letters
• numeral and number word practice worksheets
• word games and puzzle activities that incorporate handwriting practice

Bonus 'Using Computers' section fully linked to the Writing Outcomes. This section features task cards for students, keyboard and posture diagrams, and easy-to-use computer skills and teaching notes.

Author: Jane Pinsker

Author: Susan Young