Benchmark Handwriting

Benchmark Handwriting

English & Spanish • Grades K-5

Explicit, targeted handwriting instruction and practice that integrates with your phonics and writing instruction.

  • Increases transcription fluency
  • Reinforces letter-sound relationships
  • Increases word recognition
  • Improves the quality, length, and fluency of students’ writing

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Featured in Trusted Decodable Text Guides

“At least 50% of a phonics lesson should be spent on applying a skill to reading and writing. It’s in the application that the learning sticks. Decodable texts are the critical application tool.”

—Wiley Blevins, Ed.D.
Literacy Expert and Benchmark Education Consultant

Each write-in student workbook includes:

  • 4 Key Stroke practice pages
  • Guided gradual release letter formation practice
  • Blank practice pages for extended practice and review

Teacher resources* include:

  • A 30-week scope and sequence
  • Easy to use, multi-step Handwriting Routines 
  • Handwriting Assessments
  • Specific language and instruction for each stroke and letter
  • Additional handwriting practice pages in various formats

* A Teacher’s Guide is included with the purchase of a classroom set of the Student Handwriting Practice Workbooks.

Digital resources* include:

  • Sound-Spelling Letter Cards
  • Articulation Videos
  • Letter Song Videos

*Digital resources are included with the purchase of a classroom set of the Student Handwriting Practice Workbooks

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  1. Benchmark Handwriting Gr. K Manuscript Practice Workbook
    Benchmark Handwriting Gr. K Manuscript Practice Workbook WW-Y71913

    Explicit, targeted manuscript handwriting practice book that increases transcription fluency.  Includes pratice pages that address the 4 Key Strokes, letter formation, review and blank lined pages for extended practice and writing application. 

    $19.95
    Grade K
  2. Benchmark Handwriting Gr. 1 Manuscript Practice Workbook
    Benchmark Handwriting Gr. 1 Manuscript Practice Workbook WW-Y71914

    Explicit, targeted manuscript handwriting practice book that increases transcription fluency.  Includes pratice pages that address the 4 Key Strokes, letter formation, review and blank lined pages for extended practice and writing application. 

    $19.95
    Grade 1
  3. Benchmark Handwriting Gr. 2 Manuscript Practice Workbook
    Benchmark Handwriting Gr. 2 Manuscript Practice Workbook WW-Y71915

    Explicit, targeted manuscript handwriting practice book that increases transcription fluency.  Includes pratice pages that address the 4 Key Strokes, letter formation, review and blank lined pages for extended practice and writing application. 

    $19.95
    Grade 2
  4. Benchmark Handwriting Gr. 2 Cursive Practice Workbook
    Benchmark Handwriting Gr. 2 Cursive Practice Workbook WW-Y71916

    Explicit, targeted cursive handwriting practice book that increases transcription fluency.  Includes pratice pages that address the 4 Key Strokes, letter formation, review and blank lined pages for extended practice and writing application. 

    $19.95
    Grade 2
  5. Benchmark Handwriting Gr. 2 Manuscript & Cursive Practice Workbooks
    Benchmark Handwriting Gr. 2 Manuscript & Cursive Practice Workbooks WW-Y71917

    Explicit, targeted manuscript and cursive handwriting practice books that increase transcription fluency.  Includes pratice pages that address the 4 Key Strokes, letter formation, review and blank lined pages for extended practice and writing application. 

    $32.95
    Grade 2
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