Beginning & Practice Modern Manuscript Big Book Grades Pre K-2
EBOTM1857
$28.99 CAD
Additional information:
- Author : Goyetche, Marie-Helen
Curriculum standards now mandate that young learners develop neat, consistent printing skills in the D’Nealian (modern) style. Yet many teachers struggle with:
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Finding cohesive, standards-aligned materials that cover both letters and numerals
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Keeping lessons engaging while reinforcing proper spacing and line placement
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Tracking student progress with meaningful assessment tools
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Saving prep time without sacrificing instructional quality
Our Sailing-Through-Handwriting Solution
This two-book bundle delivers a fully developed beginning and practice program—complete with visuals, rubrics, extension activities, and reproducible worksheets—so you can:
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Guide students to print lowercase, uppercase, and numerals within the correct lines and spacing
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Use a sailboat analogy to anchor letter parts: sails, waterline, and fish zones
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Reinforce vocabulary and reading fluency with Dolch sight words embedded in every lesson
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Monitor growth at every step with teacher and student Six S’s rubrics
What’s Included
At A Glance Beginning Manuscript At A Glance Practice Manuscript Teacher Guide with Six S’s Assessment Rubrics Paper Position Diagram Dolch Sight Word List Reproducible Worksheets covering:
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Modern-style manuscript alphabet (a–z), uppercase (A–Z), numerals (0–9)
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Pre-writing strokes and fine motor warm-ups
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Thematic letter, word, and sentence practice
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“Letters from the Crew” extension activities
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Certificates of achievement and answer key
Why It Works
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Sailboat imagery ties each letter or numeral to a visual cue, boosting mery and correct formation
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Progressive introduction of lowercase then uppercase letters mirrors developmental readiness
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Extension activities deepen fine motor control and hand-eye coordination in both class and home settings
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Real-world contexts for Dolch sight words foster critical thinking rather than rote copying
Curriculum Alignment & Teacher Relief
You’ll eliminate hours of lesson planning, gain confidence that you’re meeting learning expectations, and watch your students sail smoothly from first strokes to printed mastery.
Transform your handwriting instruction today—equip your classroom with the Modern Manuscript Two-Book Bundle and chart a course for student success.
