Description
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 resource book. The books provide information regarding stages of development and common problems relevant to the age group.
Features of Targeting Handwriting Victoria Year 2 teacher Resource Book include:
– information on the mechanics of writing, e. g. posture, pencil grip and paper position
– templates of fun props to make for demonstrating handwriting pattern
– over 100 worksheets for extra practice of each letter
– ideas for lesson warm-ups – tracking, tracing and independent writing activities for lower and upper-case letters
– left-handed alternatives for some upper-case letters
– letter practice using clusters of words which are linked by theme, have a similar 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, spacing 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 teaching notes.
