These come in Book 1,2,, and 3
Suitable for ages 7+
For lefthanded children with guidelines for parents and teachers.
It is the first set of books ever to focus just on left-handers and has been written by Mark and Heather Stewart, who have a Left-handed son of their own and have been working with lefthanders form many years. They have created an invaluable resource for left-handers learning how to form their letters and numbers. Beautifully presented, the series makes learning to write fun in gradual steps. The pages are bound from the top of each worksheet allowing for the left hand to relax and meet a level surface with no obstacles.
The objective of book 1 is to establish good basic habits of paper positioning and pencil hold for left handers - and to develop the fine motor skills needed for accurate and consistent writing at a later stage.
The book takes the young writer from basic pencil handing and co- ordination exercises through to formation of letters and simple short words. Each page is an entertaining mix of games and puzzles, which parent and child will enjoy doing together, with Billy Beetle, Sam Spider, Willie Woodlouse and Sally Snail leading the Left-handed child through the series of enjoyable worksheets designed to give them the best possible start in learning to write. The letters and examples all have the lead in and out for cursive script so they can join together as the writing advances.
The illustrations are aimed primarily at the 6-7 year-old, when many left-handed children become more conscious of the difference between their writing style and that of their right-handed peers. However, the overall design is suitable for any age: we've heard from grateful users nearer to retirement age than to next year's Year 2!!
The books are A4 in size (210 x 297mm) and each one includes guidance notes on writing technique and skills development plus 28 full colour worksheets, each with guidance and tips. There is also a lined practice sheet that you can photocopy and a reference guide to the correct left-handed formation of all the letters and numbers.
The worksheets in Book 1 are set in the widely-used font: Sassoon Infant.