I made the target manuscript handwriting lessons to break writing letters into steps. With these print-outs, the child practices writing the shapes of the letter before writing the letter.
The lessons are divided into 5 groups. Each group contains letters that have something in common. Group 4 contains the letter Ss, k, and Zz. These letters do not actually have much in common except that they are sometimes difficult.
You do not have to teach the entire lesson each day. You may opt to teach only one part of the lesson and save the other part for the next day.
Some have told me that they place the printables in page protectors and the child uses wipe-off markers to practice.
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How to Use Targeted Handwriting Practice
- The child should trace all of the letters and shapes starting at the ball.
- In the empty spaces the child should attempt to write the letters on his own.
- The educator should supervise the child as he writes to be certain that he is doing it correctly.
- Choose these printable based on the particular problem that your child is experiencing with his handwriting. Or if you want to start from the top, present the lessons to your child in the order in which they are linked.
- Using a white board or chalk board, show your child how to write the letter(s) and tell your child what letter(s) are being presented. Write very large and if possible, allow your child to write the letter(s) very large on the board too. The goal is to concentrate on the shape and direction of the stroke. Once you have done that, give your child the worksheet. Tell him again what letter he is making and observe him to make sure he does it correctly.
