Books published by publisher CAMBRIDGE

Penpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 3-11 year olds that offers clear progression through five developmental stages: physical preparation for handwriting; securing correct letter formation; beginning to join along, securing the joins and practicing speed, fluency and developing a personal style. Penpals is focused on whole-class teaching using digital resources to enable modelling and interactive learning, along with Practice Books and Workbooks to support independent work. The Foundation content is in line with the EYFS Framework and the Year 1-6 content supports frequent, discrete and direct teaching of handwriting for 5-11 year olds, as required by National Curriculum 2014. Penpals supports all UK curricula and CIE Primary English curriculum.

The Year 3/Primary 4 Teacher's Book features suggestions for using the Penpals for Handwriting Year 3 CD-ROM. The Teacher's Book also features full planning for whole-class session a scope and sequence chart, annotated facsimilies of Big Book and Practice Book pages, photocopy masters for additional practice or homework and writing mats for left- and right-handers. The Year 3 Teacher's Book provides valuable revision of more complex joins, reinforcing links with spelling and supporting the move towards fluency.

Getting Ready for Handwriting helps Pre-K and Kindergarten children develop the fine and gross motor skills needed for handwriting. Children learn a range of straight and curved patterns to prepare them for writing. The Cambridge Handwriting at Home series is for parents of Pre-K to Third Grade children to help their child develop confident cursive handwriting. Colorful designs and engaging characters make learning fun. A free interactive app (compatible with Android and iOS) demonstrates pattern and letter formation. Wipe-clean pages mean your child can practice again and again. Ideal for use after school, during the vacation, or as a refresher.

The Year 4/Primary 5 Teacher's Book features suggestions for using the Penpals for Handwriting Year 4 CD-ROM. The Teacher's Book also features full planning for whole-class session a scope and sequence chart, annotated facsimilies of Big Book and Practice Book pages, photocopy masters for additional practice or homework and writing mats for left- and right-handers. The Penpals for Handwriting Year 4 Teacher's Book reinforces joins within a word, introduces sloped writing and investigates size, proportion and space, emphasising the need for speed and fluency.

Preparing your child to write with confidence and style. The Penpals at Home books provide ideas and practical support to encourage your child's enjoyment of, and skill in, handwriting. Getting Ready for Writing offers practice patterns and ideas for activities which will help your child develop the motor skills required for clear and consistent handwriting to be school-ready. Penpals for Handwriting is the UK's leading handwriting resource, used in schools all over the country.

The Years 5 & 6 Teacher's Book explores an independent approach to writing through project work and self-assessment - developing appropriate styles for speed and fluency. It features suggestions for using the Penpals for Handwriting Years 5 & 6 CD-ROM, planning for whole-class sessions, and photocopy masters for independent work. The OHTs on CD-ROM are suitable for use on an interactive whiteboard or with a data projector.

The Year 1/Primary 2 Teacher's Book features suggestions for using the Penpals for Handwriting Year 1 CD-ROM. The Teacher's Book also features full planning for whole-class session a scope and sequence chart, annotated facsimilies of Big Book and Practice Book pages, photocopy masters for additional practice or homework and writing mats for left- and right-handers. The Penpals for Handwriting Year 1 Teacher's Book focuses on consolidating letter shapes and begins a systematic introduction to joining.