Learn Cursive Writing (Learn S.)

by Geraldine Taylor (Author), Caroline Jayne Church (Illustrator), Jillian Harker (Author), Caroline Jayne Church (Illustrator), Geraldine Taylor (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $4.26

  This titles is a thorough introduction to cursive writing. The approach is based on - the importance of developing good writing habits from the earliest stages and the proven value of linking cursive writing with frequently occurring spelling patterns. Eight pages of tracing paper are included for extra practice. The Parent point on every spread explains the purpose of each activity at the point at which the child does the exercise. There is a Skills checklist at the back of the book. The book offers guidelines for left-handed children.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.39

  Drawing on the importance of developing good writing habits, this book gives lots of practice, moving in a steady progression from the most basic skills to more structured writing techniques. From September 1995, cursive writing will be a major requirement for the English Curriculum at KS1. Eight pages of tracing paper are included for extra practice. The Parent point on every spread explains the purpose of each activity at the point at which the child does the exercise. There is a Skills checklist at the back of the book. The book offers guidelines for left-handed children. Use of lively characters (Mrs Stops the plumber, Captain Boast the sailor, Mr bang the builder, Mr Breeze the beekeeper) are an aid to reading and writing skills, and provide an enjoyable and practical context in which to practise.