nova mama Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for voting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momk2000 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Zaner-Bloser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 A Reason for Handwriting http://www.areasonfor.com/article.php?id=19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 We're using The Complete Book of Handwriting from American Education Publishing. It was on clearance at Wal-mart for $7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova mama Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 And if it is "Other," I'd love to know what it is. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Other. My K'er and 2nd grader don't use a penmanship program or book. Their copywork that gets assigned anyway doubles as their penmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I voted Other because ds is using Classically Cursive, but he used HWT up until a few weeks ago for his printing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5sons Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Other-our copywork is our penmanship. This way it is cheap and easy;)! Kristen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 We are using CLE which uses traditional manuscript and cursive. Not too loopy, but nice. Faithe Eta, Handwriting in included in the LA. I also consider this their copy work as the sentences they copy are worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 in kindergarten we used HWT for printing. now my son just uses Dictation Plus for spelling & handwriting combined. in 3rd grade we'll use HWT cursive. oh! next year we'll be using CLE LA...i forgot about that....so that includes handwriting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 DD is in 1st grade and we use Peterson Directed Handwriting. We LOVE it, it has made a huge difference in her handwriting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy2BeautifulGirls Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 My 2nd grader is learning cursive with New American Cursive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranquilmama Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 My first grader started out with HWT this year and we switched to copywork from happy scribe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cindie2dds Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 "Other" Pictures in Print from Queen's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Pentime Cursive (book 3) and we use daily copywork as printing practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I used HWT print for first grade (did most of the workbook, but now just do copywork made with Startwrite software, using HWT font). For second grade, I'm switching to Getty-Dubay Italics book C to get the connected italics, and once we're past the letter instruction phase, we'll again just do copywork using Startwrite software with the G-D connected italic font. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I put other, but that was to signify we don't use a handwriting program. Handwriting is worked on while writing spelling words, doing copywork in WWE, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 My boys have used Abeka cursive (Writing With Phonics), starting with the Manuscript-to-Cursive penmanship book in 2nd gr. I didn't know about all these other programs when I started it, and it's what I used years ago with my dd and also when I was little. I've shown my son penmanship charts from other styles and he seems stressed at the idea of other formation options, so I don't worry about it. If your dc doesn't have a really good slant or control, Abeka's style can end up looking "bally". All those little loops can easily turn into circular formations attached to letters with a not-so-careful writer. That said, if I knew then what I know now, I'd go with Zaner-Bloser, Classically Cursive, or GD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 We use copywork. I used Cheerful Cursive to teach DD cursive, and will probably use it again next year with DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Rod and Staff... not the penmanship, the one that goes w/the reading/phonics program. They have 2 sets for 1st. I didn't love the 1st unit as it was tracing. But after that one, I just have her quit the tracing and do it on the lines underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Other-our copywork is our penmanship. This way it is cheap and easy;)! Kristen This. My 1st grader has GREAT handwriting. Not sure what I will use for cursive. Probably just free sheets off the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 None...I don't plan on using a handwriting program for 1st grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 D has been working on HWT. Just this week we added this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3788624299. This is the style of cursive I learned in 1st grade. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova mama Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 None...I don't plan on using a handwriting program for 1st grade. Thanks for responding. Will your DD do copywork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Other - Phonics Road. DD has naturally beautiful handwriting. If she didn't, it's possible that I'd supplement with HWT which is what we used last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 My 1st grader is using Evan Moor's Daily Handwriting Practice, Traditional Manuscript. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Becca is second grade and uses Pentime 4 (cursive). She hates handwriting. We used HWOT for printing, then New American Cursive and Zaner-Bloser before this. I don't know how much longer I'm going to torture her with this. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcurry Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 We use Abeka handwriting (manuscript & cursive depending on what they want/need). I only used it because it was what I knew, it worked, and we had no complaints with it. But I've heard great things about Handwriting Without Tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for responding. Will your DD do copywork? Yes, I plan on some sort of copywork in the future (or I think so!!). Right now, she writes in her BJU Spelling book and works in her Singapore Math workbook alone and I correct and show her how to make letters/numbers as the need comes up. She'll do other little writings (like cards to Grandma, etc). I just don't plan on buying a formal handwriting program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 J uses HWOT and we do *not* do copy work as he has motor delays and processing disorders, so copy work is pure torture for him, and me ;) We will most likely stick with HWOT thru-out as we have tried Zaner Blosser and it was a complete failure. He used HWOT in K4 and then the Catholic school switched to ZB for K and it was a train wreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachmejoy Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Joy of Handwriting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 We use A Reason for Handwriting for these grades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisperry Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Pentime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamedesignmom Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Other- when my 7 yo specificially practices her handwriting we use Draw Write Now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeallgoeswell Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 DD has used HWT for K-2 (gr. 1-3 books). She is a lefty and it works well for her. I especially like it because it gives an example and space for kids to write, an example and space for kids to write, etc. so they are not copying there own [possibly wrong] model for a whole line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Other. McRuffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 We didn't use any for 1st grade and this year we're using Handwriting Skills Simplified to introduce cursive. Once ds gets the basic strokes down, we'll just go back to not doing a handwriting program. He does plenty of copywork for practice. Dd will do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearnpurple Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Pentime :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Smith-Hand for cursive and Draw/Write/Now for printing. I'm sure I used something originally for printing while my dd was in K, but for the life of me, I can not remember what we used! (I'm old, and it is obvious tonight!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 None. Dd will use D'Nealian next yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Other!!!= Pentime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Pentime! She is not in 1st yet, but that is what we started using and will continue with it. I love the style and the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I chose other because it is more than one. In 1st grade I printed off copywork pages from Zaner-Bloser's free site here. I wanted a separate cursive book from the cursive in CLE, so I purchased Universal Publishing. I think he needs more tracing that it provides, so I'm printing cursive from this site. I'm still going to use Universal, just combined with the website and after I feel he's ready for less tracing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 My first grader is working on New American Cursive 1. She will move on to New American cursive 2 and copybook 3 cursive next year. She sometimes practices her manuscript with CLE 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Other!!!= Pentime I used Pentime with both of my older girls. Cheap, effective, sweet... it's hard not to love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily in FL Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 We are using D'Nealian. I tried HWT last year because someone gave it to us. I didn't like it well enough to buy the next level. I used D'nealian with my dd and was happy with it, especially when transitioning to cursive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I started out with Getty-Dubay but now we are working on traditional cursive (because she wanted to learn "loopy" writing). I just write out her copywork in my cursive writing and she copies it. When she writes on her own she has begun using her own style which more closely resembles the italics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 We learned to write using instruction from Spell to Write and Read and he writes whatever I tell him to. Nothing fancy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I did HWT with my eldest in K and I am still regretting that :banghead:. She is still using those ugly HWT capitals outside her schoolwork, even though we did Cursive First after that and she can write beautifully in cursive. I'm not making that mistake again, my 4yo is doing great with Cursive First. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Dd will be using HWOT. I'm not sure if I'll change for next year. (She is doing some K work, some 1st grade work, & a little 2nd grade work.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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