As well as continuing to give students two pages of tracing, tracking and independent writing exercises for each letter the Targeting Handwri ting Year 1 StudentBook also features:

• lower and upper-case letters in words
• patterning exercises to reinforce basic lette r shapes
• two pages of tracing, tracking and independent writing exercises for each letter
• alternative formation for some upper -case letters to assist left-handed students
• a seahorse charact er highlights the placement of letters within lines
• students tr ace and write their own letters within lines and also trace and copy sim ple sentences
• punctuation.
• numerals 1-10
• hand y student reference for pencil grip and paper position is included on th e inside back cover
• fun and colourful alphabet is included on t he back cover

Handwriting is one of the most crucial skill s students will develop in primary school. Targeting Handwriting covers the handwriting curriculum in a clear and structured way, with content l inked to Western Australian Strand Outcome Statements. To be competent w riters, students' handwriting needs to be fluent and legible. Regular pr actice, three to four times a week in fine motor skills and in letter fo rmation will ensure the development of good handwriting habits.