Designed around two pathways, Edco Handwriting facilitates both pre-cursive and cursive handwriting from Junior Infants. It is also designed to allow for a successful transition from pre-cursive to cursive at both Books C and D.
The cursive pathway:
● features letters with tails
● introduces all lower-case letters in Book A
● introduces all lower-case cursive letters in Book A
● introduces all upper-case letters in Book B
● gradually introduces joins from Book B
● allows pupils to transition to the cursive pathway at Book C or Book D
● includes practice of handwriting in a range of formats, as per the PLC, particularly from Book C
● introduces the imaginary line in Book E
● progresses to blue lines only towards the end of Book F
Book A | introduces all lower-case letters introduces all lower-case cursive letters |
Book B | introduces all upper-case letters gradually introduces joins |
Book C | ● includes practice of handwriting in a range of formats, as per the PLC Books C – F provide an interesting variety of engaging material for students Book C – Gaeilge (Laethanta / Aimsir), Advertisements, Rabbits / Red Deer, Jokes, Tongue Twisters, Birthday Invitation / Lists, Book Review |
Book D | Books C – F provide an interesting variety of engaging material for students Book D – Gaeilge (Míonna / Na hUimhreacha), Opposites, Advertisements, Amazing Children (Blare Gooch / Mikaila Ulmer), Recipe, Idioms, Tongue Twisters, Jokes, Lists, Animal Facts |
Book E | Introduces the imaginary line Books C – F provide an interesting variety of engaging material for students Book E – Gaeilge (Bratacha Cúige – Seanfhocail), Letter Writing, Proverbs, Poetry (Acrostics), Thank You Card, Lists, Capital Cities, Riddles, True or False, Idioms, Jokes, Tongue Twisters, Posters, Weather Lore, Legend, Poetry (Pyramid), Homophones, Interesting Facts, Amazing Children (Joshua Davidson / Nadia Comenici), GAA County Nicknames, Book Review, Invitations) |
Book F | Progresses to blue lines only Books C – F provide an interesting variety of engaging material for students Book F – Gaeilge (Bratacha Contae – Seanfhocail), Proverbs, Poetry (Acrostics), Get Well Card, Lists, Capital Cities, Riddles, True or False, Idioms, Jokes, Tongue Twisters, Posters, Weather Lore, Legend, Poetry (Pyramid), Homophones, Interesting Facts, Amazing Children (Eilís Barrett / Malala Yousafzai), GAA County Nicknames, Postcards, Mnemonics, Book Review, Invitations) |
Copies
Edco Handwriting offers copies at infant level.
- Cursive – 2 copies; Junior Infants and Senior Infants
- Copies provide a home-school link
- Copies reinforce and revise the work done in the classroom