Soror Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I just received this and didn't realize it isn't consumable, which is good and bad. I thought it would have a place in the book to do the writing and drawing. What kind of book did you use with this? I was thinking of one of the books from HWoT that has spaces for drawing and writing, that way as well I know the line spacing will be good for him, and the layout of the book works for his lefthandedness as well. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 We used these workbooks! http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/sku/000175/547085409f92b59e5cf10637 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 D'oh I didn't realize those existed! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathmom Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 We used those books, too. In fact, my daughters still like to use the picture on top/writing on bottom book even though we don't use Draw, Write, Now anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I use this paper. For the maps, I scan, crop, enlarge and print the maps on regular copy paper, and then give the same type of copy paper to the student to draw an exact replica on. I use this series a LOT, but not really for handwriting. The drawing instructions are useful for journaling and notebooking in a variety of content subjects. I use it particularly often for geography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I let them do the drawing on blank printer paper, then print out a lined handwriting sheet from abcteach (I have a paid account through HSBC, but that particular printout may be free, I don't recall). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRTGSw2K Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 We just use a regular notebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnACloudyDay Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 We use Smart Start paper from Frog Street Press. I got it at our local school supply store but it's about the same price on Amazon. Occasionally my dd will draw on blank paper because she feels the drawing space won't be big enough for the picture. She doesn't really need the large writing lines anymore but we're still using up the pack of paper I bought. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I used the Startwrite program to print paper. I purchased it, but even the demo lets you print lined paper like that without words. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savmom Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 If you are using DWN book 1, you can get some AWESOME free printables to go with it on Carisa's site (seriously these are so cool). Scroll down a little bit for the link to the pdf file which is just above the giveaway entry form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhsmom Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I use the blank top paper on Donna Young's website. Works great! My daughter loves DWN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I use the blank top paper on Donna Young's website. Works great! My daughter loves DWN. Yes, that's what I did too. Also, instead of using regular copier paper I printed it onto thicker white cardstock. It holds up better to heavy erasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks everyone for their suggestions, I'm still trying to decide. I like printing for free but I also loathe loose paper. I think I might check WM to see if they have those Mead notebooks as that might work well and if I can find them locally I should save on shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks everyone for their suggestions, I'm still trying to decide. I like printing for free but I also loathe loose paper. I think I might check WM to see if they have those Mead notebooks as that might work well and if I can find them locally I should save on shipping. Print your own paper and spend $2 having it bound into a booklet. As for the Mead journals, I've purchased them at both Target and WalMart in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Well, if I can get my printer to work, it is currently giving me fits- UGH! I've never had anything bound so I'm not sure the cost locally. It looks like if I buy 3 or 4 from Rainbow Resource I can get them for around $4 a piece. So, it would depend on the binding cost and book cost comparison. If it is pretty comparable I'd rather buy it pre-done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) Well, if I can get my printer to work, it is currently giving me fits- UGH! I've never had anything bound so I'm not sure the cost locally. It looks like if I buy 3 or 4 from Rainbow Resource I can get them for around $4 a piece. So, it would depend on the binding cost and book cost comparison. If it is pretty comparable I'd rather buy it pre-done. Printer paper is slick. Crayon flakes off of it, more than the typical paper used in notebooks and journals. I don't recommend bound printer paper, if you are going to use crayons. I had started cutting way back on print outs even before my printer died, and I'm not rushing to replace it. Even mechanical pencils don't work as well on printer paper. The leads break more often. Edited August 28, 2012 by Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Rainbow has blank top writing paper. Search that. It is $4 for 100 pages. There are two kinds with different line spacing. We went through a lot of it.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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