SOUND CITY READING
  • A Sequential Phonics Program
    • How To Navigate This Site
    • How To Get Started
    • Deciding Which Books To Use >
      • Level 4 - Phonics Patterns
    • Understanding Vowels
    • Understanding Consonants
    • Lesson Outlines >
      • Basic Phonics Patterns Lesson Outline
    • Printing Recommendations >
      • Doing Your Own Printing
      • Using A Print Shop
    • Other Recommended Sites
  • Overview
    • Overview Of All Of The Phonics Books
    • Sound Story Overview
    • Phonemic Awareness Picture Pages Overview
    • Level 1. Learning The Alphabet Overview
    • Level 2. Exploring Sounds In Words Overview
    • Level 3. Short Vowels Overview
    • Level 4. Phonics Patterns Overview >
      • Phonetic Words And Stories, 1-8
      • Basic Phonics Patterns, 1-8
      • Know The Phonetic Code, 1-3
      • Color-Coded Phonetic Lists
    • Level 5. Advanced Phonics Patterns Overview
    • Handwriting Books Overview
    • Charts, Cards, And Games Overview
    • Wall Charts Overview >
      • Current Wall Charts
      • Previous Wall Charts
  • PDF Files
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    • PDF File For Baseline Assessment
    • PDF File For Sequence Charts And Lesson Plans
    • PDF File For A Sound Story About Audrey And Brad
    • PDF File For Phonemic Awareness Picture Pages
    • PDF Files For Handwriting >
      • PDF Files For Manuscript Handwriting Books
      • PDF Files For Cursive Handwriting Books
    • PDF Files - Phonics Books Listed By Level >
      • PDF Files For Level 1 - Learning The Alphabet
      • PDF Files For Level 2 - Exploring Sounds In Words
      • PDF Files For Level 3 - Short Vowels
      • PDF Files For Level 4 - Phonics Patterns Books 1-8
      • PDF Files For Level 5 - Advanced Phonics Patterns
    • PDF Files For Large Picture-Word Pages
    • PDF Files For Wall Charts
    • PDF Files For Flashcards
    • PDF Files For Activities And Games
    • Older PDF Files
  • Picture Files
    • Sound Story Pictures
    • Keyword/Sound Chart Pictures
    • Level 1 And 2 Pictures
    • Level 3 Pictures
    • Level 4 Pictures
    • Consonant Blends
    • Level 5 Pictures
  • Audio
    • Sound Story >
      • Sound Story Borders Part 1
      • Sound Story Borders Part 2
      • Sound Story, Small, Part 1
    • Sound Pictures >
      • Sound Pictures Pt 1
      • Sound Pictures Pt 2
    • Letter Sounds >
      • Alphabet Sounds
      • More Letter Sounds
    • Sound Charts >
      • Learning The Alphabet And Exploring Sounds In Words Charts
      • Rhyming Short Vowel Words And Sentences Sound Charts
      • Mixed Short Vowel Words And Sentences Sound Charts
      • Book 1 Sound Charts
      • Book 2 Sound Charts
    • Sound Blending >
      • Rhyming Short Vowel Words And Sentences Sd Bl
    • Picture/Word Pages >
      • Rhyming Short Vowel Words And Sentences P/W Pages
  • Video
    • Sound Story Part 1 Videos
    • Book 2 Long A Patterns
    • Advanced Sound Charts
  • Reading Street
    • Reading Street Stories
    • Reading Street Tests
    • Spelling Worksheets For Reading Street
    • Decoding Practice Pages To Use With Reading Street
    • Word Cards And Phonogram Cards
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Handwriting Books - Manuscript And Cursive


Manuscript and cursive handwriting sheets are available on several different paper sizes.  Students trace and copy large letter patterns before writing the letters on regular lined paper.  In all of the handwriting sets students say the name and sound each time they trace a capital letter, and they say only the sound each time they trace a lower case letter.  Tracing multiple times using a steady rhythm helps students internalize letter formation, letter recognition, and letter sounds.  The handwriting pages are not bound, so that students will be able to work on the pages freely and fold them as needed.  The letters that are easiest to learn are taught first, and the letters that are more difficult are taught last.  The letters  are taught in this order: t i h l n w u b m r f x e s j o c d a v g p k y qu z.  This is the same order in which they are introduced in the sound story.
Note: Handwriting pages are already included in the Learning The Alphabet books.  However, just the handwriting pages from those books are also  available separately.

Manuscript Handwriting Tracing Pages


These are the same handwriting pages found in Learning The Alphabet, Books 1 and 2.  The pages are provided as a separate book for students who already know the letters of the alphabet but need tracing pages to help them improve  letter formation.  The pages with the large letters have been updated.  The letter outlines are thinner, allowing students to finger trace the letters and then trace them with a pencil.  The letter introduction page with the smaller letters remains the same. Students trace the new capital and lower case letters with a pencil.  A second page with smaller letters has been added after each new letter.  On this page students trace all of the letters that have been taught so far, as a review.

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Learning The Alphabet Letter Tracing Book


This is the easiest handwriting book for the youngest students.  Students finger trace three large capital and lowercase letters and then trace one page of smaller versions of those three letters using a pencil.  The smaller pages are not lined.  The smaller letters are in outline form with dots showing the starting point.  There are a few review pages with smaller letters showing the whole alphabet at the end of the book.  If desired, you can tape a clear cover sheet to a sheet of card stock along the top edge and put this over the tracing sheets.  This will allow students to practice writing the letters with dry-erase markers.
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Manuscript Handwriting Introduction On 11 X 17 Ledger Paper


If you have the capability to print on ledger paper these handwriting sheets are wonderful for introducing the letters to young students who are learning to write and to older students who need to improve their handwriting.  Students trace and copy very large letters.  There is a separate page for each capital and lower case letter.  Instructions are included.  There are no pages in this set to practice smaller letters. After introducing each large pattern you would dictate the letters to regular lined paper.  However the back cover (shown on the right below) show smaller letter outlines on lined paper.  This page could be placed under an 11 by 17 clear cover sheet and used as a dry-erase practice sheet.  
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Manuscript Handwriting On 8 1/2 X 14 Legal Paper


This is a great alternative if you are not able to print on the larger ledger sized paper.  Most printers will print on legal paper.  This set of pages follows a four step sequence for each new letter.  1) Students trace extra large capital and lower case letters.  2) Students trace and copy large capital letters.  3) Students trace and copy large lower case letters.   4) Students trace and copy smaller letters, including the new letter, several review letters, and one or two words.  Handwriting warm-up pages with circles and lines to trace are also included.   
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Manuscript Handwriting On Letter Sized Paper


These handwriting pages provide handwriting practice in several different print sizes.  The page have large, medium, and smaller letters to trace and copy.   This book has been expanded to include extra large letters that are suitable for initial handwriting instruction.  The other pages can be used as a handwriting review at the beginning of the year for students who have already learned how to write manuscript letters.  Students trace and copy letters, words, and sentences.
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Sample Pages For Manuscript Handwriting On Letter Sized Paper


Cursive Handwriting On Letter Sized Paper


Students trace and copy large and small cursive letters on letter sized paper.  They also trace and copy two-letter combinations, words, and sentences.
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Cursive Handwriting On Legal Paper


Students trace very large letter patterns, then trace and copy large letter patterns in a three-panel format.  Students also trace and copy small letters, two-letter combinations, and words.
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Cursive Handwriting On Ledger Paper


Students trace very large letters to learn letter formation.  They then trace the letters, copy them, and write them from memory in a three-panel format.  When applicable, students trace large two-letter combinations for letters that "swing out" to connect.  This book does not include smaller letters.
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  • A Sequential Phonics Program
    • How To Navigate This Site
    • How To Get Started
    • Deciding Which Books To Use >
      • Level 4 - Phonics Patterns
    • Understanding Vowels
    • Understanding Consonants
    • Lesson Outlines >
      • Basic Phonics Patterns Lesson Outline
    • Printing Recommendations >
      • Doing Your Own Printing
      • Using A Print Shop
    • Other Recommended Sites
  • Overview
    • Overview Of All Of The Phonics Books
    • Sound Story Overview
    • Phonemic Awareness Picture Pages Overview
    • Level 1. Learning The Alphabet Overview
    • Level 2. Exploring Sounds In Words Overview
    • Level 3. Short Vowels Overview
    • Level 4. Phonics Patterns Overview >
      • Phonetic Words And Stories, 1-8
      • Basic Phonics Patterns, 1-8
      • Know The Phonetic Code, 1-3
      • Color-Coded Phonetic Lists
    • Level 5. Advanced Phonics Patterns Overview
    • Handwriting Books Overview
    • Charts, Cards, And Games Overview
    • Wall Charts Overview >
      • Current Wall Charts
      • Previous Wall Charts
  • PDF Files
    • How To Work With PDF Files
    • PDF File For Baseline Assessment
    • PDF File For Sequence Charts And Lesson Plans
    • PDF File For A Sound Story About Audrey And Brad
    • PDF File For Phonemic Awareness Picture Pages
    • PDF Files For Handwriting >
      • PDF Files For Manuscript Handwriting Books
      • PDF Files For Cursive Handwriting Books
    • PDF Files - Phonics Books Listed By Level >
      • PDF Files For Level 1 - Learning The Alphabet
      • PDF Files For Level 2 - Exploring Sounds In Words
      • PDF Files For Level 3 - Short Vowels
      • PDF Files For Level 4 - Phonics Patterns Books 1-8
      • PDF Files For Level 5 - Advanced Phonics Patterns
    • PDF Files For Large Picture-Word Pages
    • PDF Files For Wall Charts
    • PDF Files For Flashcards
    • PDF Files For Activities And Games
    • Older PDF Files
  • Picture Files
    • Sound Story Pictures
    • Keyword/Sound Chart Pictures
    • Level 1 And 2 Pictures
    • Level 3 Pictures
    • Level 4 Pictures
    • Consonant Blends
    • Level 5 Pictures
  • Audio
    • Sound Story >
      • Sound Story Borders Part 1
      • Sound Story Borders Part 2
      • Sound Story, Small, Part 1
    • Sound Pictures >
      • Sound Pictures Pt 1
      • Sound Pictures Pt 2
    • Letter Sounds >
      • Alphabet Sounds
      • More Letter Sounds
    • Sound Charts >
      • Learning The Alphabet And Exploring Sounds In Words Charts
      • Rhyming Short Vowel Words And Sentences Sound Charts
      • Mixed Short Vowel Words And Sentences Sound Charts
      • Book 1 Sound Charts
      • Book 2 Sound Charts
    • Sound Blending >
      • Rhyming Short Vowel Words And Sentences Sd Bl
    • Picture/Word Pages >
      • Rhyming Short Vowel Words And Sentences P/W Pages
  • Video
    • Sound Story Part 1 Videos
    • Book 2 Long A Patterns
    • Advanced Sound Charts
  • Reading Street
    • Reading Street Stories
    • Reading Street Tests
    • Spelling Worksheets For Reading Street
    • Decoding Practice Pages To Use With Reading Street
    • Word Cards And Phonogram Cards
  • Blog
    • Read My Blog
    • Contact Me
    • Share Your Experience
    • Take This Expanded Survey
  • PDF Files For Wall Charts