Sadlier Handwriting Practice
Each Student Edition focuses on both visual and auditory representation of characters to help students develop a more comprehensive understanding of reading and writing fundamentals. The program includes instruction for and modelling of starting points, stroke sequences, and directionality, including proper pencil grip and posture for each letter (lowercase and uppercase) and numbers 0-10. There are two Student Editions and two Teacher's Editions.
The Sadlier Handwriting Practice Book, Manuscript Student Edition and Sadlier Handwriting Practice Book, Cursive Student Edition includes:
- A Getting Ready to Write section that provides students with what they need to know before they get ready to write such as, proper posture, pencil grip and spacing of letters.
- Letter formation lessons that follow the scope and sequence of From Phonics to Reading K, focusing on the sound of the letter add encouraging students to write the letter and read what they are writing.
- Formal instruction on punctuation to support writing sequences.
- Reviews after each cluster of letters
- Letter Formation Chart
- Handwriting Lines for writing practice
The wraparound Sadlier Handwriting Practice Book, ManuscriptTeacher's Edition and Sadlier Handwriting Practice Book, Cursive Teacher's Edition include a 3-step instructional approach:
- Introduce states the purpose of the lesson and introduces the new focus letter
- Model uses interactive Handwriting videos showing the proper pencil grip, posture, and writing of each focus letter
- Practice and Write uses traceable letters with starting points supporting students before they write the letter on their own
- More Practice provides additional activities to strengthen fine motor skills, and additional words and sentences for students to write
- Digital Resources are accessed via a code in the Teacher's Edition and include Instructional Videos for each letter and number formation and Printable Handwriting Paper (double and triple lines) for extra practice
The Manipulatives Kit contains:
- Manuscript/Cursive Alphabet Wall Cards (double-sided with manuscript on one side and cursive on the other)
- Manuscript Sticker Roll (40 per roll)
- Cursive Sticker Roll (40 per roll)
- Alphabet Desk Cards (double-sided with name plate)