A Reason for Handwriting

Additional A Reason for Handwriting Levels:

Level K Worktext / Level K Set
Level A Worktext / Level A Set
Level B Worktext / Level B Set
Level T (Transition) Worktext / Level T Set
Level C Worktext / Level C Set
Level D Worktext / Level D Set
Level E Worktext / Level E Set
Level F Worktext / Level F Set

Guidebook / Manuscript Border Sheets / Cursive Border Sheets / Manuscript & Cursive Wall Sheets / Desk Cards

A Reason for Handwriting provides a fun, meaningful approach to developing effective handwriting skills. Enforcing context, children will learn how letters are part of words. Each lesson includes guidelines for writing the letter, as well as an illustration and accompanying word that includes that lesson's letter. Children practice the letter, color the picture and complete tracing the dots that make up the word for a fun, complete handwriting lesson. 

 Learning to Write Handwriting Practice Books

More Learning to Write Grades:

Grade 1 / Grade 2 / Grade 3 / Grade 4 / Grades 5 & up

The Zaner-Bloser method of handwriting is used in this series.

Step-by-step directions build from the simple to the complex in lessons that make learning to write enjoyable. Its short lessons adapt easily to make ideal homework assignments, while its half-size offers lessons in small step-by-step "bites." Because the lessons take less time, it is easier to incorporate them into a busy schedule.

 Bob Jones Handwriting Curriculum

Related BJU Handwriting Resources:

Grade 1 Worktext / Grade 1 Teacher's Edition

Grade 2 Kit / Grade 2 Worktext / Grade 2 Teacher's Edition

Grade 3 Kit / Grade 3 Worktext / Grade 3 Teacher's Edition

Grade 4 Kit / Grade 4 Worktext / Grade 4 Teacher's Edition

Grade 5 Kit / Grade 5 Worktext / Grade 5 Teacher's Edition

Grade 6 Kit / Grade 6 Worktext / Grade 6 Teacher's Edition

Precursive Wall Charts

Enforce proper letter formation by teaching age-appropriate writing skills, laying a foundation for lifetime penmanship skills. By using Scripture, poetry, words, phrases and sentences, students learn consistency through meaningful practice.

 Italic Handwriting

Related Italic Handwriting Resources:

Level B / Level C / Level D / Level E / Level F / Level G / Instruction Manual

Italic is a modern handwriting system based on enduring letterforms that are highly suited to rapid and legible writing. Conforming to natural, rhythmic hand movements, Italic builds on previously learned concepts and the letter shapes remain the same from basic to cursive, eliminating the abrupt leap from "ball and stick" to looped cursive.

 Handwriting Skills Simplified

Related Handwriting Skills Simplified Books:

Level B / Level C / Level D / Level E / Level F

The Zaner-Bloser method of handwriting is used in this series.

Handwriting skills are needed in every facet of life, not just in the classroom! Children will be taught legible handwriting through practice and more practice! Handwriting Skills Simplified provides a direct, easy to do, "trace and write" method. Each page provides tracing and writing practice for each letter of the alphabet, along with individual words and sentences. Slant, open/closed loops, positioning, letter height, joining and other aspects of cursive are also addressed. Soon your students will have achieved legible cursive handwriting!

 Spencerian Handwriting

Sold-separately Spencerian Theory Books:

Book 1 / Book 2 / Book 3 / Book 4 / Book 5 / Theory Book / Copybooks-Only Set 

Since 1874, Spencerian penmanship has been admired for its beauty and acclaimed for its ease and speed. Now you can use this time-tested method to teach your students how to write clearly and gracefully. Encouraged to think about the theory's principles while they are writing, children learn step-by-step how to form letters, words, numbers, and sentences from seven basic strokes.

 Handwriting Homework Helper Series

More Homework Helper Grades:

Grade 1 / Grade 2 / Grade 3

A fun way for your child to practice penmanship! An activity is provided for each uppercase and lowercase letter of the alphabet. Each page features an amusing illustration that will motivate your child and help maintain a high interest level.

 Christian Liberty Press

Related CLP Handwriting Books:

Grade 1 / Grade 2 / Grade 3 / Grade 4

This handwriting program follows the traditional Palmer style. The first two books in the series introduce and fully develop the basic principles of manuscript writing. while the last three books in the series introduce and fully develop the basic principles of cursive writing. Each workbook is published in a top quality, two-color format with Bible verses stressed throughout.

 Horizons Penmanship

More Horizons Handwriting Resources:

Grade 1 Text / Grade 1 Teacher's Guide

Grade 2 Set / Grade 2 Text / Grade 2 Teacher's Guide

Grade 3 Set / Grade 3 Text / Grade 3 Teacher's Guide

Grade 4 Set / Grade 4 Text / Grade 4 Teacher's Guide

Grade 5 Set / Grade 5 Text / Grade 5 Teacher's Guide

This curriculum uses a traditional ball and stick approach to teaching handwriting. The importance of continued practice to learn to write well is stressed, and the quotes and words used demand concentration. Scripture is taken from the NIV.

 Daily Handwriting Practice Series

Related Daily Handwriting Practice Workbooks:

Traditional Cursive / Modern Manuscript / Contemporary Cursive

Students will learn and refine their handwriting skills with lessons on  letter formation, placement, and letter/word spacing. With contextual examples of words, letters, and paragraphs, students will be well equipped to write legibly in all circumstances!

 Penmanship to Praise

Additional Penmanship to Praise Grade Levels:

Grade 1 / Grade 2 / Grade 3 / Grade 4 / Grade 5 / Grade 6 / Manuscript

Penmanship to Praise is a penmanship program for grades K-6 that uses the ball-and-stick manuscript writing approach and allows parents to choose the cursive model of their choice. It's equipped to take the student step-by-step through the writing process and designed to encourage the natural progression from large to small motor development. This program is designed to accompany The Weaver Curriculum but may also be used independently. 

 My Best Handwriting Series

Additional My Best Handwriting Workbooks:

Book 1 / Book 2 / Book 3 / Book 4

Two pages are devoted to each letter of the alphabet, which may be completed in one or two lessons or split up between two semesters. There's room for tracking and tracing exercises as well as free writing. Students evaluate their own progress with a "draw your own mouth" face and a box to check if they wrote according to instructions. Fun tracing activities complete illustrations at the beginning of each lesson, helping to reinforce the actual pencil strokes.

 EPS Handwriting Program

Related Handwriting Program For... Resources:

For Numerals / For Cursive (Right-Handed) / For Cursive (Left-Handed) / For Cursive Teacher's Guide

These practice workbooks include full page letter/number models as well as progressively smaller spacing between lines. No text or directions are included. These are practice sheets only and are not reproducible.

 McRuffy Handwriting Series

Additional McRuffy Handwriting Levels:

Traditional, Grade 1 / Traditional, Grade 2 / Dot's Handwriting Helper: Traditional

Modern, Grade K / Modern, Grade 1 / Modern, Grade 2 / Dot's Handwriting Helper: Modern

Traditional-to-Cursive, Grade 2 / Modern-to-Cursive, Grade 2 / Traditional & Cursive, Grade 3 / Modern & Cursive, Grade 3    

Cursive, Grade K / Cursive, Grade 1 / Cursive, Grade 2 / Cursive Grade 3

The McRuffy Press Kindergarten Handwriting workbooks provide pre-printed sheets of the handwriting assignments that were given in the McRuffy Language Arts Curriculum.

Handwriting books are available in three styles: Traditional (ball and stick style), Modern (slanted style), and Cursive.

 Callirobics

Additional Callirobics Levels:

Callirobics For Beginners: Workbook Only / Letters Book / ABC Book

Callirobics for Kids: Book with CD  / Workbook Only

Callirobics Ages 7-14: Book with CD / Workbook Only 

Callirobics for Adults:  Book with CD / Workbook Only

Advanced Handwriting: Book with CD / Workbook Only

Callirobics is a series of simple, enjoyable writing movements, set to music. Only 5-minute daily sessions are required to improve your handwriting skills, while the music accompanying the exercises adds rhythm to the writing.

 Peterson's Handwriting Series

Additional Peterson's Handwriting Levels:

 Level 2 Set / Level 2 Student Book / Level 4 Set / Level 4 Student Book / Advanced Level Student Book

Start young students in the right direction for handwriting that is both legible and beautiful. Peterson Penmanship provides a kit including one book each for student and teacher, detailing practice pages for basic printing of upper and lower case letters. Exercises include copying, with an eye to letter shape, size, and proportion.

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