My son resists handwriting practice so I have been pondering ways to get him to practice his writing. I also am teaching a writing class at our weekly co-op so here is a list of some ways that we get practice handwriting around here.
Why I Teach Cursive First
I stumbled on an article about cursive being cut from public schools. With the impending implementation of the Common Core and cursive not being a part of that Core, I completely get it. How can you teach everything to this huge group of students in your stewardship in just one year? Something has to give, […]
Writing Cards: Sneaky Handwriting Practice
Now that my son is fourth grade level, we have let go of copywork. That said, it is still important to practice handwriting. Writing cards to family and friends is a sneaky way we get handwriting practice in his life!
Practice Writing with Personal Note Cards
It is about time that I provided a blank note card alternative to my Thank You Cards product for my son’s personal use. ‘Tis the Season for….writing Christmas cards! I admit, I am really bad at this one. I put it off every year. A few years I have not sent anything. My son, on […]
Friday Freebie: Penmanship Print Font
In reading through the forums at Teachers Pay Teachers, I found a query for the “lines” that students who are learning to write need, and I felt this is a perfect time to share the wonderful freebie called Penmanship Print font. I thought this sounded too good to be true, so I even emailed the creator […]