The Goretsky system uses specific visual cues to guide young writers:

Focuses on preparing the hand. Activities include coloring, drawing simple geometric elements, and tracing patterns to develop fine motor skills.

The primary handwriting guide for the "Shkola Rossii" (School of Russia) curriculum is the by V.G. Goretsky and N.A. Fedosova . These books act as a direct supplement to the "Azbuka" textbook and follow a structured system to develop calligraphy skills over 3–3.5 months. Structure of the 4-Part Set