sweetsouthern Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 ok.. i could use some recommendations.. my dd is just finshing 4th. we've been doing cursive since 2nd and her print was rather nice when we transitioned... we did a co op this year where they required her to print her work instead if doing it in cursive, no problem. but somehow her print looks like CRAP! i mean all of a sudden it is awful! there no spaces, no capitals, its worse then my younger dd's! so i figured we had better review some print this summer. im looking for a workbook style that has paragraph to print. we LOVE penwrite for cursive, but there print is only for 1st and 2nd grade and it doesnt look meaty enough. any ideas? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 You could search lulu for copybooks in your handwriting style. Or, if you have StartWrite or a similar program, you could print out passages in print for your dc to copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Are you wanting to stay with the same style? My dd LOVES Getty-Dubay Italic. It's makes for beautiful penmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Can Do Print from HWT might be easy. It's designed for fifth grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsouthern Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 yeah i think thats what she needs, not so much something that teachs as a copybook. but it has to be non boring ... a fun on biblicla copywork book would be perfect. any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Are you wanting to stay with the same style? My dd LOVES Getty-Dubay Italic. It's makes for beautiful penmanship! Would the 5th grade level have enough practice with the basic italic for someone just starting out? I have two fourth graders who are struggling with this also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 How about BJU Handwriting? I like the looks of both their pre-cursive and cursive handwriting styles, and the worktexts are both useful and inexpensive. There's no need to get a teacher's manual. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsouthern Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 it needs to be a print/manuscript non cursive handwriting book on a 4th or 5th grade level... or even just paragraphs mainly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) yeah i think thats what she needs, not so much something that teachs as a copybook. but it has to be non boring ... a fun on biblicla copywork book would be perfect. any ideas? Christian or non-Christian? I think Queen Homeschool might have that. They have different themes. I think they all have a Christian bent, but they do have different ones to choose from. You could e-mail and ask them or ask others who have gotten their copybooks from Queen's. www.queenhomeschool.com Would the 5th grade level have enough practice with the basic italic for someone just starting out? I have two fourth graders who are struggling with this also.Check out this site. http://allport.com/Catalog_Category.aspx?catid=128 She could do any level you wanted her to, it doesn't HAVE to be grade level. When my dd started it, I started her a level lower, as it had wider lines, and made it easier to practice. They also have cd's that have extra practice sheets you can print off. They're a decent price too! Edited May 14, 2009 by Brindee Add info. about the cd's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsouthern Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 do u happen to know wheres theres samples of the actual pages of the copywork for girls for queens? i dont see the actual pages... but would love to!!! thanks! Christian or non-Christian? I think Queen Homeschool might have that. They have different themes. I think they all have a Christian bent, but they do have different ones to choose from. You could e-mail and ask them or ask others who have gotten their copybooks from Queen's. www.queenhomeschool.com Check out this site. http://allport.com/Catalog_Category.aspx?catid=128 She could do any level you wanted her to, it doesn't HAVE to be grade level. When my dd started it, I started her a level lower, as it had wider lines, and made it easier to practice. They also have cd's that have extra practice sheets you can print off. They're a decent price too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Check out this site. http://allport.com/Catalog_Category.aspx?catid=128 She could do any level you wanted her to, it doesn't HAVE to be grade level. When my dd started it, I started her a level lower, as it had wider lines, and made it easier to practice. They also have cd's that have extra practice sheets you can print off. They're a decent price too! What level would you recommend starting at? Would you go all the way back to the beginning? I just worry about the lines being too big if I start them at the K level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsouthern Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 my problem is that i dont need the cursive part and it looks like that series is all cursive after 1st... i just need manuscript. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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