Collins Writing Wana) Book 1 dogFind a quiet, comfortable place to work, away from distractions. This book has been written in a logical order, so start at the first page and work your way through. Help with reading the instructions where necessary and ensure that your child understands what to do. This book is a gentle introduction to writing. By working through the activities your child will begin to put pencil to paper and develop on to letter formation. Encourage your child to develop the correct pencil grip by showing them how you hold a pencil. The use of the right or left hand is fine at this stage; it is normal for young children to use both hands before showing a preference. If an activity is too difficult for your child then do more of our suggested practical activities (see Activity note) and return to the page when you know that they're likely to achieve it. Always end each activity before your child gets tired so that they will be eager to return next time. Help and encourage your child to check their own answers as they complete each activity. Let your child return to their favourite pages once they have been completed. Talk about the activities they enjoyed and what they have learnt. Special features of this book: ® Activity note: situated at the bottom of every left-hand page, this suggests further activities and encourages discussion about what your child has learnt. ® Writing panel: situated at the bottom of every right-hand page, this should be used to recap the patterns and letters that have been learnt. Tracing activities: talk about the shape of the patterns and letters, and the pencil movement as they write — straight down with a small upward curve for the letter ‘l’. Certificate: the certificate on page 24 should be used to reward your child for their effort and achievement. Remember to give lots of praise and encouragement, regardless of how they do. 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MIX © HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd 2006 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Paper from This edition © HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd 2015 FSC responsible sources A Catalogue record for this publication is available from the wmuicog FSC” CO07454 10987654321 British Library.Contents BSOSGASS: How to use this book Straight lines Wiggly lines Picture match Patterns Garden patterns Farmyard fun! More patterns Letters c, o anda Letters d andg Letters i andr Letters n and m Letters j, land t Letters h, k and f Letters b, s ande Letters q and p Letters y, u and v Letters w, x and z The alphabet Certificate Answers Inside back cover® Start at the red dot. Trace the straight lines to match the pictures.'@ Start at the red dot. Trace the wiggly lines to join the babies to their mummies. ® Start at the red dot. Follow the path to show the children how to get home. Try not to touch the lines!_[e Start at the red dot. Follow the path to match the pictures to the shadows. Try not to touch the lines!| © Start at the red dot. Trace the patterns. xicture QO. oO <= » on = 2 Oo UO ~U ¢ 5 ” & = £ yp Do QO oO = » oO U Oo ees -_ @@ Start at the red dot. Trace the patterns these tractors have made.| © Start at the red dot. Follow the maze to help the rabbit find his friends. Try not to touch the lines!——————————— —— eT — _ ® Trace the letters.® Trace the letters.® Trace the letters. ") ® Draw lines to match the pictures that start with the same letter.Renee eee ee e ‘ a ‘ a Sewer eeenmne o ¢ x Sememeeeenae e a as 7 ’ oD ‘ : { : . ‘ | 5 ~ e Bs “n oO 4 0 s Oo ° e oO alam, Y | oa a oO B 0 Qa oO <= y oO VU 0 = kK rs) Oo ~U ~O oO i oO el ay ~ rs) 5 co oO 3 NY @ @ Trace the letters.® Trace the letters ca pe a ae oO py 5 U co) pa co rs) c O ” DO) a) oO ues Y oO VU 5 = F @/@ Trace the letters. @ Which letter does the picture start with? Draw a circle) round the correct letter.® Trace the letters. ® Trace the snake patterns. 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