We Write To Reach Teacher Handbook Grade 1

Lessons develop patterns for letters, provide practice to improve control of rhythmic movement and guide application to words as letters are mastered. The directed lesson strategy is unique to the Peterson Method. The child learns to move the pencil with his or her voice as “action words” are chanted to create a beat. The challenge to move with rhythm stimulates changes that improve sequencing and processing as well as handwriting. Think of these lessons as regular, rhythm exercise with letters and words that enhance internalization and improve legible fluency. ISBN 1890666300