Greta Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I wasn't going to push cursive, but my dd wants to do it. I found these *gorgeous* books from Queen Homeschool that combine picture study with cursive copywork. Right up my dd's alley. (Art is her thing.) They are just lovely. But I know nothing about Zaner-Bloser. Is this a good method? http://www.queenhomeschool.com/productpages/Cursive/cursiveframeset.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 http://www.zaner-bloser.com/ We've used the Zaner-Bloser cursive books. I like them--this style of cursive seems closest to how I was taught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanks Jen. I was taught D'Nealian, and I haven't really figured out the difference yet. But it probably doesn't matter since I'm not convinced the way I was taught was "the best" anyway. :D I just want something that won't be too challenging for her. It's one of life's weird ironies that she is an amazing artist, but struggles with handwriting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momofeat Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 If she's artistic, Zaner-Bloser will probably be fun for her. Children who have difficulty with all the loops usually learn better with D'Nealian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Ah, thanks for explaining that. "The loops" are exactly what she wants to learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) ZB is a very traditional method and look of cursive. We like it because it is what I think of as cursive, and my DDs so far have not had any problems learning it. ETA: Those books are gorgeous! Edited April 8, 2009 by Asenik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 That's great to hear. Thanks Shelly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanks Jen. I was taught D'Nealian, and I haven't really figured out the difference yet. But it probably doesn't matter since I'm not convinced the way I was taught was "the best" anyway. :D I just want something that won't be too challenging for her. It's one of life's weird ironies that she is an amazing artist, but struggles with handwriting. The main difference is that ZB teaches strokes first (e.g., under curvers, over curves, forward lines, backward lines, etc.), then combines those strokes into letters. Also, ZB teaches a basic manuscript and a basic cursive, instead of a slanted manuscript that sort of morphs into cursive.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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