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Pre-writing patterns - workbook

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Pre-writing patterns – workbook

$6.95 (inc. $0.63 GST)
Code: WBpw
Year Level: Early Years, Foundation

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Pre-writing patterns form the basis of all alphabet letters and prepare children for letter formation. The 64 page workbook presents a simple, systematic and fun approach to teaching letter foundation skills.

Pre-writing patterns form the basis of all alphabet letters and prepare children for letter formation. The 64 page workbook presents a simple, systematic and fun approach to teaching letter foundation skills.

  • Pre-writing patterns form the basis of all alphabet letters and prepare children for letter formation.
  • The 64 page workbook presents a simple, systematic and fun approach to teaching letter foundation skills.
  • Six basic patterns are developed with verbal cues:
    1. Pattern 1: Sideways, sideways left to right.
    2. Pattern 2: Tall line (and short line) going down top to bottom.
    3. Pattern 3: Zigzag line going up and down.
    4. Pattern 4: Spiral going around and forward (and also around and back).
    5. Pattern 5: Up and over.
    6. Pattern 6: Down and under.

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ISBN : 9781922116628
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Weight 0.22 kg
Dimensions 30 × 21 × 0.5 cm

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