How to teach cursive?

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  • December 3, 2009 at 10:17 am
    havefaithplease
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    My ds, 8yrs (2nd grade) has expressed to me that he would like to learn how to write in cursive.  So my question is, how do I teach this?  Suggestions on different programs or what worked for you would be much appreciated.

    He does print well, and is always trying to connect his letters.  He says it’s cursive, lol.  His version of cursive of course! 

    Thanks!

    Carrie

    December 3, 2009 at 12:13 pm
    mrsjamiesouth
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    We liked the way Handwriting without Tears introduced it best.  Another one I used was Queen Homeschool Pictures in Cursive, we really like the art in her books.

    December 3, 2009 at 1:49 pm
    Polly
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    I really like Cursive First.  It has the “words” that they learn to remind them how to form the letter.  

    December 3, 2009 at 6:36 pm
    missceegee
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    I also teach cursive from the beginning and used Cursive First w/ first child successfully, but then I found Pencil Pente. I like Pencil Pete – a simple software (cheap) that demonstrates over and over how to make the letter. It removes much frustration for me. I think Handwriting w/o Tears is great for print and for cursive, if you like the looks of it. I personally prefer a more traditional cursive to the up and down look of it.

    My 5 yo ds has lovely handwriting now, though he’s still working on how to connect the tow truck letters (o, b, etc.)

    HTH,

    Christie

    December 4, 2009 at 4:42 pm
    suzukimom
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    We have been doing Cursive First – but I got to say thanks – I’ve just ordered Pencil Pete – it looks great!   My 6 yo son has been asking me to show him the various letters on it.  I hope it will help him with various letters!

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