OleanderRain Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) Hey there, This is our first day of school and I just realized that there is an Instruction Manual for the Getty Dubay Handwriting series. I have Book A now (which appears to be JUST tracing the letters), do I NEED the Instruction Manual to start? I can't order it until next week (I won't actually receive it for 2 weeks) so I'm wondering if I should wait until I get it to begin. If it's just tracing the letters that they want us to do we'll be done with that by the time the Instruction Manual comes so I would be ordering Book B as well. IS there anything else they want us to do that is explained in the IM? If you have a second...if you go onto Amazon you can look inside the book. If I do need the IM could I get away with just reading what they show until I get it? http://www.amazon.com/Italic-Handwriting-Instruction-Barbara-Getty/dp/0876780990/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1281971892&sr=8-7 I guess I'm hoping I don't need it at all for Book A, lol. TIA! :D Edited August 16, 2010 by OleanderRain to add Amazon link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 You don't need it. Having it as a reference tool along the way is nice because it gives tips on each book level, but you can easily get going without it. Enjoy! G-D really rocks. Whenever I get handwriting from my art students at the school where I teach, I am always impressed with that style. It is so beautiful and easy to read. :~) Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I Never used it. I do extra practice by writing the letter with a highlighter on handwriting paper. They can trace it till they write their own. GD Italics has been a huge hit with my kids. The books aren't big, but they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I have never used the IG, wish I hadn't bought it. However I love the program. My son's handwriting was horrible. We started this and I saw an improvement with in a week. (He is 8) The one thing the manual said to do, that I think is important, is sit next to them as they are doing there letters and correct them as they make mistakes. Don't let them do the whole sheet by themselves, and then tell them it is wrong. You don't want them practicing the wrong way. The biggest I say is "remember, always start from the top." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skueppers Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 You don't need it, but it does have helpful things in it like reproducible handwriting sheets with the various line heights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleanderRain Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Wow! Thanks everyone for the quick responses! I'm glad that I won't need it to begin. If anyone else can think of anything that the IM tells you to do with Book A, that may be helpful to us, please let me know. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) If you haven't yet, I'd recommend getting the Black Line Masters for Book A (paper version if you have copying capabilities, CD-ROM otherwise). I have my kids go through the book, then do three BLM sheets per day throughout the school year. Edited August 17, 2010 by nmoira clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleanderRain Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 If you haven't yet, I'd recommend getting the Black Line Masters for Book A (paper version if you have copying capabilities, CD-ROM otherwise). I have my kids go through the book, then do BLM sheets per day throughout the school year. Thanks for the suggestion, I didn't even know this existed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Thanks for the suggestion, I didn't even know this existed!You're welcome. :) My post above should have read "three BLM sheets per day." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 If you haven't yet, I'd recommend getting the Black Line Masters for Book A (paper version if you have copying capabilities, CD-ROM otherwise). I have my kids go through the book, then do three BLM sheets per day throughout the school year. I'm interested in knowing which three BLM you give your dc. Three identical sheets, or three different sheets that correspond with the daily lesson? I just bought a pack of these masters and am trying to decide how to use them. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm interested in knowing which three BLM you give your dc.The BLM's are arranged in the same order the lower case letters are introduced in the book (i.e. by family), but with both upper and lower case letters are on the same page. I print the sheets up in this order and take three pages off the top each day. DD the Younger is doing some copywork now (long story, her request), but will switch to all copywork when her reading is a bit stronger and drop the BLM's altogether. I use the GDI font from Educational Fontware when making copywork sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Why thank you, Moira. I'll take another look at those masters again. I was just going to make copies of them this morning, so that was good timing. Just noticed you are in Portland. Hello neighbor! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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