The Targeting Handwriting Victoria Year 1 Student Book gives students two pages of tracing, tracking and independent writing exercises for ea ch letter, plus:

• lower and upper-case letters
• inst ructions for capitals for left-handers
• punctuation- Numerals 1- 10
• simple sentences.

Handwriting is one of the mo st crucial skills students will develop in primary school. Targeting Han dwriting covers the handwriting curriculum in a clear and structured way , with content linked to Victorian CSF II outcomes. To be competent writ ers, their handwriting needs to be fluent and legible. Regular practice, three to four times a week, in fine motor skills and in letter formatio n will ensure the development of good handwriting habits.