Abeka Cursive?

[grace'smom]

Has anyone used Abeka's K4/K5 Cursive workbooks? How did your child like them and were they effective? I have Cursive First, but my daughter is having trouble with those. We need a simpler, workbook type approach. Opinions?

 

Thanks!!!

[Zoo Keeper]

We've used Abeka cursive K-2 (and plan to keep going...). The workbooks are inexpensive and are easy to do. Just do a page a day. One thing that I found helpful: I have a set of cursive wall charts from Abeka--they come in strips, and are made for a teacher to hang around the classroom or above the chalkboard or whatever--I drew little dots and arrows to show which direction to write and I had these laminated. My guys have practiced with these laminated bigger letters and dry erase makers. Sometimes doing (in any writing program) those little letters on little lines makes little hands very tired and frustrated. A few minutes of practice with the "big letters" and both of my boys had a better understanding of how to make the letter and less frustration learning how. The workbooks are colorful and incorporate some creative writing beginning with 2nd grade.

Edited November 20, 2009 by Zoo Keeper