REDUCE SCAFFOLDING AND MASTER CONSISTENT WA MODERN CURSIVE

Developing Independence and Accuracy in Year 2
The Targeting Handwriting WA Year 2 Student Book by Jane Pinsker and Susan Young is designed to help students take ownership of their writing. In Year 2, the program strategically reduces scaffolding, encouraging students to produce consistent and legible script independently. Aligned with the Western Australian Strand Outcome Statements, this workbook helps students:

• Transition to Independent Writing: Experience the gradual removal of the "Seahorse" character guide, moving from heavily supported lines to independent placement.
• Integrate Spelling and Phonics: Practise by tracing and copying words that feature common phonic elements or are frequently found in Year 2 spelling lists.
• Consolidate Letter Formation: Revisit every letter with two pages of tracing, tracking, and independent exercises, ensuring both lower and upper-case forms are mastered.
• Apply Skills to Context: Practise numerals and punctuation within the flow of sentences that highlight the focus letter of each lesson.

By making handwriting a vital and compelling form of daily communication, this workbook ensures Year 2 students build the fine motor control and confidence needed for the years ahead.

This Year 2 edition features:

• Structured Assessment: Includes a dedicated assessment page at the end of each section, making it easy for teachers and parents to monitor progress.
• Self-Assessment Exercises: Encourages students to evaluate their own work, fostering a sense of pride and helping them identify areas for improvement.
• Left-Hander Considerations: Offers alternative formations for specific upper-case letters, ensuring left-handed students develop a natural and efficient style.
• Memory Refreshers: Includes patterning exercises at the start of lessons to prime the muscles and "refresh" the memory of correct letter movements.

The Targeting Handwriting series is the trusted standard for Western Australian educators, providing a clear, sequential path to becoming a fluent and competent writer.