Penpals for Handwriting Foundation 1 Teacher's Book with Audio CD

Penpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for  children 3-11 years.

The Foundation 1, Handwriting Teacher's Book, comprises a series of units offering practical ideas and activities for developing gross and fine motor skills . There are also units including patterns and basic letter movements.

A supplementary audio CD features a range of music to accompany the activities, bringing them to life and making preparing for handwriting great fun.

Each of the 12 units provide creative ideas for supporting the development of handwriting for both inside and outside settings.

The activities link to Physical Development and Expressive Arts and Design.

The Teacher’s Book also includes suggestions for using the Foundation 1 Interactive DVD-ROM (sold separately, product code PEN044).

Summary of Features:

• New content aligned with EYFS Framework for 3–5 year olds.

• Systematic support for developing both gross and fine motor skills.

• An illustrated guide to the development of patterns and mark making in early years settings.

• Audio CD to promote finger play and mark making in response to music.

• Guidance on grip development.

• Guidance on the vocabulary of movement.

• Guidance for baseline skills, tracking progress and gathering evidence.