naturally Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Is there a list somewhere of all cursive programs - whether independent or part of another program? With a sick baby, I don't have time to search all over. Or can you list for me the ones you know of? I'm trying to compare the fonts to teach DS but I need a somewhat guided approach. I don't want to have to create my own worksheets, etc. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amie Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 This site shows a lot of popular fonts (if font style is a major factor in your decision). I have no experience with the product, btw, I just like seeing all the fonts on one page. http://educationalfontware.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I did my research awhile back and was close to purchasing Getty Dubay but at the last minute I went with The Joy Of Handwriting and a copy of StartWrite so I can make additional personalized worksheets. I did a blog post recently about our beginning cursive progress. Feel free to check it out. I hope your sick baby gets better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomandlorih Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I had originally chosen (and purchased) Teaching Cursive. This Method Works! http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Cursive-This-Method-Works/dp/0941159302 but at the last minute.. went with Teach Me Joy's Joy of Handwriting also.. We just started but I like it so far. HTH Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oraetstudia Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 We're using Memoria Press's New American Cursive. I haven't been using it too long, but so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrosier Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 We've just finished the first Handwriting Without Tears cursive book, without the TG. We both liked it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) 5th editionWriting Road to Reading has EXCELLENT handwriting instructions. There are scripts on EXACTLY how to form each letter. The 6th edition came out and supposedly has even better handwriting instructions, but I have not seen it. Spell to Read and Write has an actual handwriting program, with worksheets based on the Writing Road to Reading but I actually find the scripts in WRTR easier to use than the SRW Cursive First worksheets. When we look at worksheets, we start inferring how to make the letters, instead of concentrating on the script. It's a crutch that can get in the way. You can buy the Cursive First font here to make up copy work worksheets, but it's expensive and...I'm really not so sure it's helpful, and might even be harmful. http://educationalfontware.com/ Edited February 28, 2012 by Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classically Minded Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We use New American Cursive and love it! DD8 is on book 2 right now and it is still one of her favorite things to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I've used: HWOT - great for printing, but I dislike the cursive style Pictures in Cursive - Disappointing... (both the pictures and the cursive) Spencerian - For me and my older daughter, interesting in a historical way -- my handwriting is much better than it used to be. Pentime - I'm really happy with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophiaH Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We love A Reason for Handwriting here! There's a transition book that includes manuscript at the beginning before teaching cursive a few weeks in. My kids love printing out the entire verse on the special coloring page at the end of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) We've used - A Reason For Handwriting Christian Liberty Academy's Writing With Prayer/Grace/etc. series (Palmer style) Diana Hanbury King's Handwriting For Left-Handed Students Spencerian Penmanship For different reasons, I like them all. Edited February 28, 2012 by Hedgehog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeriJ Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I've used: HWOT - great for printing, but I dislike the cursive style Pictures in Cursive - Disappointing... (both the pictures and the cursive) Spencerian - For me and my older daughter, interesting in a historical way -- my handwriting is much better than it used to be. Pentime - I'm really happy with it! We are loving Pentime cursive! It has directions written directly to the student with reminders all throughout. I like the selections they are copying. My dd has beautiful cursive after using this book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We are using Peterson Directed Handwriting and it is going fairly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasa Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We use Zaner-Bloser Handwriting. Reasonably priced workbooks, good quality paper. Full color illustrations appeal to my son. We started with 2C and are currently finishing up 3C. Zaner-Bloser website offers a free worksheet maker, and I am planning to use it in the future to prepare copywork for cursive handwriting maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spetzi Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I didn't read all responses so forgive if it's a repeat. One child loved Cheerful Cursive. It's a little cutsie, but it worked well w/dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I really like Handwriting Without Tears for Cursive, and think that it's something easy to transition to whatever you want after... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturally Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 We use Zaner-Bloser Handwriting. Reasonably priced workbooks, good quality paper. Full color illustrations appeal to my son. We started with 2C and are currently finishing up 3C. Zaner-Bloser website offers a free worksheet maker, and I am planning to use it in the future to prepare copywork for cursive handwriting maintenance. Where do you get these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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