Handwriting Conventions 3 (NSW Foundation Handwriting Style)

Teachers 4 Teachers Handwriting Conventions 3 is the fourth in a series of seven books designed to assist in the development of skills necessary to write in the Foundation Handwriting style. These books follow a K-6 sequential program whose continuum follows NSW syllabus guidelines. This book provides exercises designed to take Year 3 students from known manuscript handwriting (printing) through to cursive handwriting (joined).

Handwriting Conventions has been designed, written and illustrated by Steve Murray a very professional and experienced primary school teacher who doubles as an award winning artist. Teachers and students love the creative, quirky artworks and engaging activities included on every page. Each book contains a double-sided slope card..

Stimulating Content

This book follows a thematic approach to capture the interests of Year 3 students. It concentrates on the animal kingdom, looking not only at Australia's unique native wildlife but also at animal life from around the globe. Related issues such as 'Responsible Pet Care' and 'Endangered Species' are also touched upon. Students will find this subject matter compelling. Teachers too, will find the book's content relevant to their Stage 2 HSIE Australiana studies and Science and Technology work.

To further engage students. many activities are presented in 'puzzle' formats. Answers can be found at the back of the book. Appealing artwork also adds to the overall fun presentation.

Slope Card

A slope card is provided with this textbook. It should be used as an aid for all handwriting lessons. Its regular use reinforces spatial relations.

Assessment

To assist classroom teachers in their evaluation of students' handwriting progress an assessment page accompanies each bracket of learning. In this way, feedback is current; teachers are constantly made aware of their students' latest skills acquisition.

Subject: Handwriting