CONSOLIDATE CURSIVE MASTERY AND BUILD WRITING VELOCITY

Refining Flow and Function in Year 4
The Targeting Handwriting WA Year 4 Student Book by Jane Pinsker and Susan Young focuses on the essential consolidation of joining skills while introducing advanced techniques for the middle primary years. As writing tasks become longer and more complex, this workbook provides the structured practise needed to maintain a high standard of legibility at a faster pace. Aligned with the Western Australian Strand Outcome Statements, this book helps students:

• Increase Writing Speed: Master "speed loops" to facilitate a more continuous, fluid movement, allowing for more efficient note-taking and drafting.
• Develop Functional Printing: Refine printing skills specifically for labelling diagrams, maps, and charts—an essential skill for Science and HASS.
• Foster Self-Assessment: Take responsibility for their own progress by evaluating letter size, consistent spacing between words, and the uniformity of their slope.
• Build Sequential Confidence: Progress through a carefully scaffolded curriculum where each new skill builds logically on the last.

With an emphasis on handwriting as a vital and compelling form of communication, this workbook ensures WA students develop the stamina and precision required for lifelong writing success.

This Year 4 edition features:

• Advanced Joining Practise: Targeted exercises to reinforce the diagonal, horizontal, and touch joins introduced in previous years.
• Integrated Literacy Skills: Handwriting activities are designed to complement classroom learning, ensuring practise is always meaningful.
• Ergonomic Reinforcement: Continued support for maintaining correct posture and grip to prevent fatigue during extended writing sessions.
• Syllabus-Aligned Learning: Fully mapped to Western Australian curriculum outcomes, providing a reliable and professional resource for educators and parents.

The Targeting Handwriting series remains the most trusted resource in Western Australian schools, offering a clear and effective pathway to handwriting excellence.