Handwriting is an essential classroom guide to the teaching of handwriting. It covers all aspects of the subject, from whole school planning, to classroom management and the teaching of letters in a highly illustrated and practical sequence, from initial letter forms through to joined writing. Rosemary Sassoon presents many examples and imaginative ideas to make learning to write more effective and interesting for children and for teachers. This Second Edition includes material on problems which children can have with handwriting, and how to diagnose and remedy them. The author offers...

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Sassoon presents her ideas in a direct and very practical style... a most significant and - even more importantly - a most usable book' "- Primary and Middle School Equipment

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This essential book covers all aspects of handwriting from whole school planning to classroom management and from initial letter forms through to joined writing.

A considerable proportion of pupils leave primary school unable to write well enough to deal with the demands of secondary school.

This innovative new book aims to help teachers and SENCOs to work alongside pupils to help them address their own difficulties. The book has three parts:

Part one explores the various issues which underpin any discussion of handwriting: letterforms; the pros and cons of handwriting models; how to help children write at speed; writing posture; pens and pen hold; left-handedness; talking to parents; and some of the common causes of...

A considerable proportion of pupils leave primary school unable to write well enough to deal with the demands of secondary school.

This innovative new book aims to help teachers and SENCOs to work alongside pupils to help them address their own difficulties. The book has three parts:

Part one explores the various issues which underpin any discussion of handwriting: letterforms; the pros and cons of handwriting models; how to help children write at speed; writing posture; pens and pen hold; left-handedness; talking to parents; and some of the common causes of...