CONSOLIDATE WA MODERN CURSIVE FOUNDATIONS

Building Precision and Sentence Flow in Year 1
The Targeting Handwriting WA Year 1 Student Book by Jane Pinsker and Susan Young builds upon early foundations to ensure students master the Western Australian Modern Cursive style. Aligned with the WA Strand Outcome Statements, this workbook transitions students from isolated letters to words and simple sentences. By focusing on consistent placement and fine motor refinement, this book helps students:

• Refine Letter Shapes: Engage in purposeful patterning exercises designed to reinforce the basic movements required for accurate letter formation.
• Master Upper and Lower-Case: Explore two dedicated pages for every letter, practicing both cases within the context of complete words.
• Understand Line Placement: Follow the "Seahorse" character to maintain correct letter height and position, ensuring writing stays neat and proportional.
• Apply Skills to Sentences: Move beyond single words by tracing and copying simple sentences, introducing the vital skills of spacing and punctuation.

With an emphasis on regular practise (three to four times a week), this workbook ensures that Year 1 students build the stamina and legibility required for successful classroom communication.

This Year 1 edition features:

• Inclusion for Left-Handers: Features alternative formations for specific upper-case letters to assist left-handed students in developing a comfortable writing style.
• Integrated Numeracy: Includes dedicated practise for numerals 1–10, ensuring mathematical work is as clear and legible as literacy tasks.
• Ergonomic Support: A handy reference for pencil grip and paper position is conveniently located on the inside back cover for quick reminders during practise.
• Visual Learning Aids: Includes a fun and colourful alphabet on the back cover to provide a permanent visual guide for the classroom or home.

The Targeting Handwriting series is the preferred choice for Western Australian schools, providing a professional and highly structured approach to handwriting success.