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Step 4 Cursive - Peterson Directed Handwriting Access

BY David Rapp • Nov. 17, 2019

: Establishing "lateral movements" controlled by the wrist and arm rather than finger-pinching. The 4-Step "Directed" Lesson Strategy

: Learning various capital letter families, including those that "roll clockwise" and those that should never be joined to following letters.

: Students write the letter in the air with large arm movements while chanting the action words in rhythm.

: Often included in complete kits, these provide visual and audio cues to help students master the rhythmic "beats" of each letter.

Step 4 Cursive - Peterson Directed Handwriting Access

: Establishing "lateral movements" controlled by the wrist and arm rather than finger-pinching. The 4-Step "Directed" Lesson Strategy

: Learning various capital letter families, including those that "roll clockwise" and those that should never be joined to following letters.

: Students write the letter in the air with large arm movements while chanting the action words in rhythm.

: Often included in complete kits, these provide visual and audio cues to help students master the rhythmic "beats" of each letter.

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