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HWT to Italics Cursive
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Has anyone switched from Handwriting Without Tears to Italics cursive? If so, how was the transition? My 9yo ds is almost finished with the HWT 1st curisve book. He has learned the letters “without tears” and all formation has gone smoothly. However, he’s having a hard time remembering ‘which letters are which’, and reading the letters in cursive is even more difficult for him. I’ve thought about transitioning him to italics since it appears as though it would be much easier to read, since the cursive is so near the print. He did not start out with italic printing, so do you think its too late to switch? I’m questioning whether or not my reasons for wanting to transition are valid? I’d love to hear your suggestions.
Also, anyone start Italics with an older student? I’m thinking of my teen?
Thanks ~ Heather
Heather,
I can’t answer all your questions, just give you decisions on this and some suggestions(?) I am switching my dd to D’nealian from HWT and my son from Zaner-Bloser to D’Nealian this next year. My dd had not gone into the HWT cursive yet as I think their cursive is ugly as sin, so it was a decision on which style to go into. I knew the best transition for them both would be a cursive style that was as upright as possible without sacrificing beauty (though my husband didn’t want many loops). I personally think D’Nealian has more of a “flow” to it that I think is lovely, without the flourishes of ZB, but fancier than Italics, IMO. Also, I recall being concerned about the width of the Capital cursives in Italics being so substantially different from the HWT capitals.
Anyway, the other I looked at was New American Cursive; I decided I didn’t like the pointed nature of the “v” and “w” and the “m” and “n” don’t go up all the way. Other than that, I think it’s real nice and upright. http://www.newamericancursive.com/alphabet/
But I think your son will be fine; I can’t speak to the older one; thought if you look at how your older one writes now, if it’s similar to Italics then I think it’ll be a smooth transition. Perhaps, if you’re concerned about readability, bring up a page of the cursive styles you like and show them to the young one and get his input to which he considers more readable.
Shalom in Yeshua,
Rachel
Rachel,
The D’nealian looks wonderful! Which website did you find the product to purchase? I’m looking for even more samples but can’t locate any. Also, there are so many product choices for each grade level that I find it a little overwhelming. Do you happen to know what the necessary books might be to start? Thanks so much – this looks interesting!
~ Heather
Are you talking about wanting info. on the New American Cursive or D’Nealian? They are slightly different.
Rachel
Here’s a chart of the D’Nealian style:
http://www.abcteach.com/free/d/dnfont_alphabet_arrows_cursive.pdf
and here is some free copywork, just click for the D’Nealian cursive option:
http://www.guesthollow.com/homeschool/downloads.html
As for purchasing, I am going to use these at Christianbook. They seem to be for people who are coming in late to the style and don’t want to go through all of the grade level books. I noticed the capital book has lowercase in them; start with the lowercase first, or use them both at the same time-
D’Nealian Handwriting from A-Z: Lowercase Cursive by Daniel Thurber, Pearson Learning in the D’Nealian Handwriting Series.
and
D’Nealian Handwriting from A-Z: Capital Cursive, same author and all.
Hope I was clear. I’m going to use these two resources from Christianbook for my two.
Rachel
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