WA Targeting Handwriting Student Book Year 2

The Targeting Handwriting Year 2 Student Book focuses on lower-and up per-case letters, letters in words and sentences, numerals and punctuati on. Features of the book include: patterning exercis es are included to refresh students' memoriesan assessment pag e is featured at the end of each sectiontwo pages of tracing, tracking and independent writing exercises for each letterthe seahorse character is featured on some sets of lines only as the handwri ting scaffolding is slowly removedalternative formation is off ered for some upper-case letters to assist left-handed students students trace and copy words that have a common phonic element or are commonly found in Year 2 spelling listsstudents trace and copy sentences containing the focus letterself-assessment exercise s are included Handwriting is one of the most crucial skil ls students will develop in primary school. Targeting Handwriting covers the handwriting curriculum in a clear and structured way, with content linked to Western Australian Strand Outcome Statements. To be competent writers, students' handwriting needs to be fluent and legible. Regular p ractice, three to four times a week in fine motor skills and in letter f ormation will ensure the development of good handwriting habits.