Penpals for Handwriting Year 3 Workbook (Pack of 10)

Synopsis

Penpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 3-11 year olds. The Year 3 Penpals for Handwriting Workbook offers children plenty of opportunity to practise basic and more complicated joins. The two-colour write-in Workbooks are ideal for guided practice.

Summary

Chapter 1: Letters and Numbers

This chapter introduces the basic letter formations, starting with straight lines and progressing to curved lines and circles. Students practice tracing and writing the letters of the alphabet and numbers 0-9. Emphasis is placed on correct letter size, spacing, and orientation.

* Example: Students trace and write the letter "a" with a pencil, focusing on forming the oval and the downward stroke.

Chapter 2: Short Words and Sentences

Chapter 2 builds upon the letter formation skills from Chapter 1. Students begin forming simple words, such as "cat" and "dog," and short sentences like "I see a ball." The focus shifts to letter spacing and connecting strokes between letters.

* Example: Students write the sentence "The boy has a book" using a pen, paying attention to the spacing between words and the correct formation of the letters.

Chapter 3: Capital Letters

This chapter introduces capital letters. Students learn the different shapes and sizes of capital letters and practice writing them independently. They also learn the rules for using capital letters in sentences, such as at the beginning of proper nouns and names.

* Example: Students write the name "Mary Smith" in uppercase and lowercase, using a different color pen for each case.

Chapter 4: Longer Words and Paragraphs

In Chapter 4, students move on to writing longer words and paragraphs. The focus is on developing fluency and improving letter spacing and alignment. Students also learn strategies for proofreading and editing their work.

* Example: Students write a short paragraph about their favorite animal, including at least two sentences and using correct punctuation.

Chapter 5: Different Writing Styles

The final chapter introduces different writing styles, including cursive and slanted print. Students learn the basic principles of each style and practice writing in both ways. They also experiment with different pen grips and writing surfaces.

* Example: Students write a short story in cursive, paying attention to the flow of the letters and the overall appearance of the writing.