parias1126 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Which curriculum would you recommend for my oldest children (11 and 13) that need to learn cursive? I didn't want to go to Handwriting Without Tears because I think it may be too "young"? I also didn't want to have to buy a curriculum that says "3rd grade" on it. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 http://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/penmanship/teach-yourself-cursive Perhaps the above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Jump Into Cursive from Brookdale House is short and sweet. They could go straight into cursive copywork afterward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Julie Harper has some "fun" cursive books. The Amazon listings have suggested grade levels, but I don't think they're on the books themselves. I believe you can see samples on her website maybe? I can't tell if Amazon has that feature on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Cheerful Cursive is a good choice. I've tried a few books with my DC and that has been my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 We like handwriting without tears, and they go beyond 3rd grade. We are currently doing the 4th and 5th grade book just to reinforce, since we already did 3rd grade. After they finish their book for the school year we do the "presidential quotes" for more practicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Older students can jump into HWOT’s Can Do Cursive without first completing the earlier books. I’m considering Writing for Learning and sequels as the next steps for my child who needs regular practice with handwriting. He prefers workbooks to mom-made copywork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parias1126 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 We like handwriting without tears, and they go beyond 3rd grade. We are currently doing the 4th and 5th grade book just to reinforce, since we already did 3rd grade. After they finish their book for the school year we do the "presidential quotes" for more practicing. But aren't the 4th and 5th books just for more practice rather than starting from the beginning and 3rd is from the beginning? When I told my 7th grade daughter that I was going to start her in the 3rd grade book. the look on her face was like, "You've got to be kidding me." :huh: So, I really want to avoid any frustration from her if that's at all possible. I would love to go back to Handwriting Without Tears though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Mouse Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 HWOT books have names, but do not have grade levels on them if that makes any difference. The Can Do Cursive is specifically written for 5th grade and up, and it does not have, or need, a teacher's guide. I used it with my 6th grader. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parias1126 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Older students can jump into HWOT’s Can Do Cursive without first completing the earlier books. I’m considering Writing for Learning and sequels as the next steps for my child who needs regular practice with handwriting. He prefers workbooks to mom-made copywork. I will check out the Can Do Cursive. Thank you! I didn't realize it started from the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 http://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/penmanship/teach-yourself-cursive Perhaps the above? I am using this with my 8th grader. It is definitely taught to a more mature audience. No cutesy pictures and things like in their younger level cursive books (which the little two are using). It's great. I highly recommend it for older kids learning cursive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuNaturel Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I'm doing this with my 9 year old. Yes, with her! I want to be able to write like this too. This is the old way they don't teach in schools anymore. I used to envy my elders as a child and wonder how they learned such beautiful cursive. The idea of learning with mom makes it more enjoyable. http://www.amazon.com/Spencerian-Penmanship-Theory-Book-copybooks/dp/088062096X/ref=pd_sim_14_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RE8MM43B0XQK162SQ6R Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWillSoar Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 This is the one I did with my boys last year. Teaching Cursive! This Method Works by Linda Corson. Got it on Amazon. It is very simple, easy to teach, good for older kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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