Progress with Oxford: Handwriting Age 6-7
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What’s inside...
The Progress with Oxford Handwriting Age 6-7 workbook is designed to help children aged 6-7 develop their handwriting skills through fun and engaging activities that align with school curriculum expectations. It includes features such as proper letter formation, preparation for cursive handwriting, colorful activities, fun stickers, a progress chart, and additional online resources. The workbook encourages independent learning with minimal parental help by providing clues, tips, and advice, and supports children in mastering skills necessary for their school level. Each book in the series is tailored to match the child's age and school expectations to foster full potential development, with support from the Oxford Owl at Home website for extended learning.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you feel when you write neatly? Can you describe how it makes your work easier to read?
What are some of the differences you notice between writing slowly and carefully versus quickly? Which do you prefer and why?
Can you think of a time when someone's handwriting helped you understand something better?
How do you think improving your handwriting could help you in school or with your friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
To foster a meaningful conversation, share your own experiences with handwriting, perhaps showing an old handwritten note or letter. Praise your child's progress and efforts in handwriting, focusing on improvements rather than perfection. Encourage your child to express their feelings about handwriting and reassure them that it's okay to find it challenging while highlighting the importance of practice and patience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Practice makes perfect
Explanation: This book encourages consistent practice in handwriting, demonstrating that skill mastery requires regular effort and dedication.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson to any skill they wish to master, from playing an instrument to learning a new sport, understanding the importance of consistent practice.
Example Lesson: Attention to detail
Explanation: Through gradual progression in handwriting exercises, children learn the importance of paying close attention to the form and structure of letters and words.
Real-World Application: This practice can enhance a child's general observation skills, helping them in academic subjects that require precision like mathematics and science.
Example Lesson: Self-discipline
Explanation: The structure of the workbook promotes a disciplined approach to learning, emphasizing the importance of setting aside time for practice and self-improvement.
Real-World Application: Children learn to set schedules and adhere to them, which can help them manage their time effectively in daily tasks and schoolwork.
Example Lesson: Achievement and satisfaction
Explanation: As children progress through the book and see improvement in their handwriting, they experience a sense of accomplishment, which boosts their confidence.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to set and achieve goals in other areas of their life, fostering a positive mindset towards challenges and new tasks.