McGuffey's Eclectic Primer, Revised Edition · Lesson Slate Exercises · Part 11: The last lessons and slate work
53. Slate exercises optional
Goal: Your child copies letters and short words in script from the slate exercise pages, a little at a time.
You'll need
- The book, open to the lesson
- A slate, small whiteboard or paper and pencil
What's in the book
Pages of slate exercises at the back of the book: models in script (handwriting) for copying on a slate.
The lesson, step by step
Look first
Turn to the pages headed Slate Exercises. Look at them together.
SayThese are for copying. We will do just one line today.
Trace in the air
Pick one line. Your child traces the first letter in the air with a finger while you say its name.
Copy one line
Your child copies the line onto the slate, slowly. Neat and small beats fast.
Read it back
Read what your child wrote together. If it is a word you know from the lessons, find it in the book.
Wrap up
Circle the best letter on the slate and say why it is good. Stop there.
Afterwards
Use one line of these pages as a short copying exercise any day, alongside the lessons.
Tip
These pages are extra. Use them whenever your child is ready to write, in any order.