3 ladybugs Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Meaning handwriting. With my 9 year old, I used several programs. HWOT taught him manuscript. However I didn't like the cursive so I went to ZB. I have a 4 year old that is close to needing something. I think in the next 6 months or so. Should I go directly to ZB or should I do HWOT again and jump back? Should I do something else? I am not opposed to doing cursive first either. I just want to use ZB style of cursive as it is closest to what I believe my boys need. I did a TON of research and settled on that for a reason. I guess my big question is, did you like ZB for first starting writing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fralala Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 My k-teacher sister is of the opinion that if you're going to begin handwriting at age 4 or 5, almost all kids benefit from the HWOT approach. Now, since you've already done HWOT once, maybe you would do just fine with Z-B (or anything!) since you've got those tricks up your sleeves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I don't like ZB at all. I prefer to teach letters in single strokes, not having the child remember where to place the stick or the ball. I feel it leads more to letter reversal and confusion And I prefer teaching something that segues into the next step for writing, cursive. We chose D'nealian because of those two issues. I used Montessori-style methods to teach initial letters: -tracing a tactile letter while saying the sound. Ours had raised arrows that were smooth if the child followed it in the right direction, a little pokey if not. -using resistance to slow down the hand: chalk on a chalkboard and a spindle in sand -moving to a stencil guide (we used School Rite products) -finally, basic copywork in its own step by step way I have yet to find a packaged curriculum that covers material in the same order, and has the things I want: grouping letters by strokes, isn't tied to reading lessons, and open ended in duration of each step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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