Fading Letters

This workbook focuses on developing children’s letter-writing skills through progressive levels of support and guidance, emphasising accurate letter formation. Each section is dedicated to a specific letter of the alphabet, starting with ample support and gradually reducing assistance:

1. Tracing: Initially, children trace over pre-drawn examples of each letter to learn its form and structure. This step helps them understand the basic strokes and shapes that make up the letter and encourages accurate replication.
2. Guided Writing: In the next stage, children practice writing the letter with guiding lines or dots that indicate where each stroke should start and end. This level of support reinforces proper letter formation and strengthens muscle memory for consistent writing.
3. Independent Writing: As children gain confidence, they progress to writing the letter independently, without any guiding lines or dots. This phase allows them to apply what they’ve learned and practice forming the letter accurately on their own.

By systematically reducing support throughout the workbook, children gradually build their letter-writing skills with a focus on accurate formation. This approach not only enhances fine motor skills but also reinforces letter recognition and prepares them for more advanced writing tasks in literacy development. Ideal for grade 1-2, this workbook provides a structured and effective way to nurture foundational literacy skills essential for academic success.