Handwriting is one of the most crucial skills students will develop in primary school. Targeting Handwriting covers the handwriting curriculum in a clear and structured way, with content directly linked to NSW syllabus outcomes. Writing is a vital, compelling form of communication. Children need to write everyday for a variety of purposes and for a variety of audiences. To be competent writers, their handwriting needs to be fluent and legible. Also available, Targeting Handwriting NSW Teacher Resource Books:

The Targeting Handwriting NSW Year 2 Student Book contains all the features of the K and 1 books plus:

• tracing and copying of words that have a common phonic element or words commonly found in Year 2 spelling lists
• students trace and copy sentences
• numerals, number words and punctuation integrated into handwriting exercises
• more emphasis on practice and the seahorse character is featured on some sets of lines only, the scaffolding slowly being removed

Suitable for Year 2