CONSOLIDATE THE QUEENSLAND BEGINNER’S ALPHABET

Mastering Movement and Literacy in Year 1
The Targeting Handwriting QLD Year 1 Student Book has been thoroughly updated to provide complete coverage of the Australian Curriculum. Building on the successful formula of the original series, this new edition ensures students gain the vital practise and skills required to fully grasp the Queensland Beginner’s Alphabet. By linking handwriting to letter sounds and words, this workbook helps students:

• Master Movement Patterns: Systematic practise of essential shapes, including Downstroke, Hopping (clockwise), and Wave (anti-clockwise) patterns.
• Refine Letter Formation: Dedicated sections for both lower-case and upper-case letters, ensuring students understand the correct starting points and directional flow for every character.
• Link Handwriting to Phonics: Each letter includes a dedicated word to practise, reinforcing the connection between letter formation and the sounds they represent.
• Develop Fluent Numerals: Integrated practise for numerals 1–10 to ensure mathematical work is as neat and legible as literacy tasks.

With an emphasis on building muscle memory and fine motor control, this workbook is the ideal daily companion for Year 1 students as they develop a confident and legible writing style.

This Year 1 edition features:

• Enhanced Practise Space: Now includes an extra set of practise lines for every letter, providing students with more opportunity to refine their skills independently.
• Pattern-Based Learning: Content is logically organised into movement groups (Downstroke, Hopping, and Wave) to help students internalise the "DNA" of the alphabet.
• Ergonomic Support: Includes essential guides for correct pencil grip and paper position to prevent fatigue and encourage healthy writing habits.
• Comprehensive Coverage: A fully updated resource that ensures teachers and parents are meeting all the requirements of the latest Australian Curriculum.

The Targeting Handwriting series continues to be the gold standard for Queensland schools, providing a clear, structured, and effective pathway to handwriting success.