tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post2364966864056811648..comments2023-10-17T07:32:01.554-04:00Comments on Spinner's End Primary (at The Linton Academy): Handwriting Suggestions??RockerMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13543179627497952349noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-83024993677596293692011-03-23T06:29:47.448-04:002011-03-23T06:29:47.448-04:00I really like the pK HWOT tears book (the green on...I really like the pK HWOT tears book (the green one). We use this one for letter formation. I also really like the idea of copywork. ONce they get proper letter formation, ABCteach.com you can create your own copywork sheets. I use some of the boys favorite work and even lapbooks have that feature. currclick.com also has massive choices of premade copywork for almost every subject wanted.<br />(New follower from Hip Homeschool Mom)..if you get a chance, check us out sometime.<br />Renita<br />www.krazykuehnerdays.comMommyKuehnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00896519061550935432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-45804982960154516222011-03-22T20:21:38.493-04:002011-03-22T20:21:38.493-04:00I think it really depends on Robbie and how he tak...I think it really depends on Robbie and how he takes instruction. I also heard good thing about HWT, but my daughter resists writing and I am not pushing this with her.Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-40591598440543785582011-03-22T18:08:15.271-04:002011-03-22T18:08:15.271-04:00HWOT sounds really good. I'm also wondering a...HWOT sounds really good. I'm also wondering about Memoria Press, since I like the rest of their curriculum and am considering it for fall. You might post this question in the Hip Homeschool Mom forum and see what turns up. I'd follow along for sure.<br /><br />Stopping by on the Hip Homeschool Hop from <a href="http://www.homeschoolsciencepress.com" rel="nofollow">Homeschool Science Press</a>!estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774746417884671482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-34371914319656774252011-03-22T06:31:51.098-04:002011-03-22T06:31:51.098-04:00We have never used a special book for handwriting....We have never used a special book for handwriting. HOWEVER< I dont have any leftys in the family either. I would say to take it slow and let him lead you. If he loves it, go with it!Melissa N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02954776109356807170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-87986879748436546882011-03-22T06:30:31.714-04:002011-03-22T06:30:31.714-04:00I'm not here yet but when I was in school, we ...I'm not here yet but when I was in school, we learned how to really right in 1st grade. Second grade I had a split class with 3rd graders so I was learning cursive and picked it with no problem. I'm sure if you wanted to teach both within the next year he would have print and cursive down. I hear good things about Handwriting without Tears though =)Crischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590000794988059514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-23217013310156849822011-03-22T00:39:39.914-04:002011-03-22T00:39:39.914-04:00When it gets right down to it, cursive it mostly j...When it gets right down to it, cursive it mostly just printing with curly arms attached, right? ;0)<br /><br />We're coming up on this handwriting hiccup for the first time in three kids. This is our second year with a fully computer based curriculum (Switched on Schoolhouse)and my last child is the first one that hasn't done a full handwriting course. <br /><br />With my 2 boys I used A Reason For Handwriting. I liked it a lot, but I've always heard great things about HWOT.<br /><br />I'm considering adding a book and pencil handwriting course for my 3rd grade daughter to beef up her cursive skills a bit. She's a great little typist, but will need to write by hand every now and then too!<br /><br />I'm visiting from the HHHop.<br />Have a blessed day!<br /><br />Sara<br />www.TheOtherEndOfTheCandle.blogspot.comSara Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873124802463136878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-50330473165938215652011-03-21T22:11:00.815-04:002011-03-21T22:11:00.815-04:00My son is a lefty and his occupational therapist s...My son is a lefty and his occupational therapist suggested we use Handwriting Without Tears. He really likes it a lot. I think he could have skipped the first book, but it is good practice.Mama Pickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946672081981356754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-89114067338862599632011-03-21T13:31:49.594-04:002011-03-21T13:31:49.594-04:00We used HWT with both my lefties (I am a lefty mys...We used HWT with both my lefties (I am a lefty myself as well and see the benefits of this program). We also have the Startwrite software and it is awesome. Abeka K does teacher cursive first. My nephew learned that way. There are other programs to look at--manuscript programs, or ball and stick methods like A Reason for Handwriting. Personally, I really like HWT, but it definitely doesn't teach cursive first. I am excited to hear what you do choose!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13841297851874457415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-57281458835940968042011-03-21T11:56:46.874-04:002011-03-21T11:56:46.874-04:00I personally do not have experience in this area y...I personally do not have experience in this area yet but I do know that kids pick up multiple ways to do things all the time. If you clearly tell him, when showing the different ways to write, that it is cursive or print, I am sure he will be fine. It is pretty obvious to tell the differences between them :) Also, your son is very bright and I am sure he will do great, no matter which route you take.Zonnahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514228143703477870noreply@blogger.com