Learning to print has never been so much fun!

Our unique sailing theme assists children to acquire the spatial recognition of letters and their formation.

Instructions are given by lively characters to whom children can relate, and extra attention is paid to details that make the beginning manuscript as simple and enjoyable as possible:

• Guide letters are included on both sides of the page for left-handed students
• Letters are learned according to the complexity of their shape, rather than by alphabetical order
• Children are encouraged to create their own drawings as they learn new vocabulary
• Over 50 extension activities further develop skills involved in handwriting
• Lowercase and uppercase letters and numerals are included 

Learning expectations include:

• Develop skill in printing lowercase and uppercase letters and numerals within the appropriate spacing and between the correct lines on a page in the D’Nealian* (modern) style
• Associate parts of letters and numerals with sections of a sailboat image in order to learn which part of the letter/ numeral goes where
• Use dots provided on the page to develop their awareness of appropriate spacing between letters and numerals
• Develop vocabulary
• Further develop their fine motor abilities by exploring creative “extension” activities in class or at home   

Introduction:

Learning Expectations

Teacher Assessment – Six S’s Rubric

Student Self-Assessment – Six S’s Rubric

Teacher Guide

• The Analogy – Handwriting & Sailing
• Organization of the Resource
• Here’s Our Crew!
• Paper Position Diagram

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Reproducible Worksheets

• Before You Start Worksheets
  • Manuscript Alphabet
  • Pre-Writing Practice
• Lowercase Letters – a to z
• Numerals & Number Words – 0 to 9
• Uppercase Letters – A to Z

Common Core Standards This Resource Meets

The program focuses on handwriting, fine‑motor development, letter formation, spatial awareness, and vocabulary. These map directly onto several Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (K–2).

This handwriting program aligns with:

• RF.K.1, RF.1.1 – Print concepts
• RF.K.1b, RF.1.1a – Letter recognition
• W.K.1–2, W.1.1–2 – Drawing/writing to convey ideas
• W.K.5, W.1.5 – Guided writing practice
• L.K.1a, L.1.1a – Print upper/lowercase letters
• L.K.1, L.1.1 – Conventions of writing
• L.K.5, L.1.5 – Vocabulary development
• SL.K.1, SL.1.1 – Collaborative conversations (indirect)

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