Evan-Moor Handwriting: Manuscript, Cursive, Grades K-8, Workbook, Line-tracing, Pen Control, Learn To Write, Fine Motor Skills, Beginning Cursive, Writing Letters, Sentences, Printing Practice

ISBN: 1645144097

Author: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers

Condition: New

Handwriting: Manuscript, Cursive includes 192 pages of manuscript and cursive activities! You will never need another handwriting resource.This book is divided into two sections: Traditional Manuscript and Traditional Cursive. Within each section are units that develop handwriting skills and provide valuable, real-world practice.Handwriting skills practiced in each section include: Stroke practice-this section focuses on building fine motor skills and muscle memory. These worksheets include line shapes such as clouds, waves, stairs, and more. Letter practice-this section is based on alphabetical order and includes lowercase and uppercase letters. Word practice-this section focuses on letters organized by stroke group, so strokes are reinforced in several similar letters at a time. Letters are practiced in the context of names, primary words, and sentences. Activities-tongue twisters, rhymes, poems, shopping lists, thank-you notes, invitations, space facts, human body facts, and more! Games and projects-Tic-Tac-Write, Rainbow Names, Crossroads, Five by Five, and more!Why Teach Handwriting?Handwriting skills are practical in order to communicate clearly in writing, especially for schoolwork and other real-world tasks such as writing lists, filling out forms, and labeling things.What Does the Research Say?Forming letters strengthens recognition, sound-symbol relationship, and multisensory connections between vision, hearing, and muscle memory. In addition, taking notes by hand improves retention.