In addition to facilitating reading, the first 20 sounds are ordered based on guidelines for handwriting instruction. This means that sounds are ordered in such a way that letters are introduced with similar features and formation. This allows for synchronized learning of sounds and handwriting.
Sounds are arranged according to the following features of handwriting:
Sounds are arranged according to the following features of handwriting:
- Letters that start counter clockwise
- Letters that start by pulling down
- Letters that start by pulling down, then go up and over
- Letters that slant downwards.
Important note:
Teach lowercase letters first! They are easier for little hands and require less strokes.
This program is based on teaching lowercase letters first.
This program is based on teaching lowercase letters first.