Penpals for handwriting year 5 practice book, paperback/gill budgell

Penpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 3-11 year olds.

The Practice Books provide specific handwriting focused practice - introducing or practising letters, joins or key concepts such as size and proportion.

They are designed to support independent practice in the classroom, following a whole-class teaching session.

Each page corresponds to the units within the Teachers Books and includes opportunities for: Finger and pencil tracing, writing letters or joins; Writing phrases or sentences; Pattern practice; Self-assessment check.

The opportunity to practise handwriting is particularly important in helping Year 5 children develop speed and fluency in their writing.

At this stage, children are also introduced to a sloped style of writing.