Penpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 3-11 year
olds. The Practice Books provide specific handwriting focused practice -
introducing or practising letters, joins or key concepts such as size
and proportion. They are designed to support independent practice in the
classroom, following a whole-class teaching session. Each page
corresponds to the units within the Teacher's Books and includes
opportunities for: Finger and pencil tracing, writing letters or joins;
Writing phrases or sentences; Pattern practice; Self-assessment check.
The opportunity to practise handwriting is particularly important in
helping Year 5 children develop speed and fluency in their writing. At
this stage, children are also introduced to a sloped style of writing.