The Targeting Handwriting series is the only handwriting program that supports teachers with a resource book for each year in Lower Primary - Prep, Year 1 and Year 2. Years 3-6 are combined into one teacher resour ce book. The books provide information regarding stages of development a nd common problems relevant to the age group.
Features of Targeti ng Handwriting Victoria Year 2 teacher Resource Book include:
< li>information on the mechanics of writing, e. g. posture, pencil grip a nd paper position - templates of fun props to make for demonstrat ing handwriting pattern
- over 100 worksheets for extra practice of each letter
- ideas for lesson warm-ups - tracking, tracing an d independent writing activities for lower and upper-case letters
< li>left-handed alternatives for some upper-case letters - letter practice using clusters of words which are linked by theme, have a simil ar phonic pattern, or are often found in Year 2 spelling lists
- practice of numerals, number words and punctuation
- fun puzzles and sorting activities that incorporate handwriting practice
- a focus on reducing students' reliance on scaffolds and increased student responsibility for producing handwriting of consistent size, shape, spac ing and slope
Bonus 'Using Computers' section fully linked to the Writing Outcomes. These section features task cards for students , keyboard and posture diagrams, and easy-to-use computer skills and tea ching notes.
