The theme of this book is ‘Creatures Big and Small’. It is intended that children will find the content interesting, will enjoy looking at the photographs of animals and be encouraged to find out and write more interesting animal facts.
This book is designed to:
• Build on and consolidate writing skills previously developed
• Introduce pupils to joined script in a graded and progressive way
• Encourage correct letter formation, proportion, size and shape
• Develop legible and fluent handwriting
While developing their handwriting skills, children will simultaneously be encouraged to:
• Become interested in the thematic content of Places Near and Far
• Discuss images relating to this content
• Reflect on the information they are writing about
• Do further research linked to the facts in this book
• Apply their handwriting skills to all other aspects of their learning
This book contains regular reminders of correct body posture and pencil grip while writing.
