| 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 patterns - 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. |