Write from the Start Two-Book Set

by Ion Teodorescu, Lois M. Addy

This two-book set is a radically different and effective approach to handwriting that gently guides both regular and special education students through the necessary stages of perceptual and fine-motor development towards legibility. Book 1 is based onholistic Gestalt principles of learning, the tasks include connecting dots, circling a shape inside and outside, word searches, figure-ground discrimination, and tracing routes (mazes). The introduction includes thorough background pedagogy,a glossary, bibliography, and suggestions for further reading. Book 2 begins by expanding on the activities offered in Book 1 including connecting dots, circling a shape inside and out, words searches, figure-ground discrimination, and tracing routes (mazes). Then Book 2 moves on to coloring, copying patterns and diagrams,letter searches, and connecting reference points in a grid to make capital letters. Write from the Start lays a firm foundation for accurate handwriting.

Paperback

First published January 15, 2001