Handwriting
Discover resources for teaching handwriting at home.
Homeschool Handwriting Curriculum
Adapted from The Virginia Homeschool Manual. Compiled by Vicki Bentley, Susan Brooks, Janice Campbell, and Rachel Ramey. Most of the subject-specific resources can be ordered from the major curriculum suppliers listed under “Homeschool Material Sources,” but publisher websites are indicated where appropriate. Publisher websites often offer additional product information, articles, links to other sites, and free e-newsletters.
Barchowsky Fluent Handwriting
Package includes an easy-to-use book and a CD-ROM from which you can print worksheets so that everyone in the family can learn this cursive italic hand. The CD also includes the Barchowsky font, so you can create copysheets for your children with the correct handwriting model. Suitable for any age. www.bfhhandwriting.comCallirobics
Handwriting exercises set to music to improve eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills. www.callirobics.comDraw-Write-Now
Lessons include simple drawing as well as writing. www.drawyourworld.comHandwriting Without Tears
Pre-K through cursive. www.hwtears.comItalic Handwriting Series
by Getty and Dubay
Nine books for grades K-adult. Also includes calligraphy.StartWrite
Handwriting software for Windows and Mac allows you to create customized handwriting worksheets. www.startwrite.com Handwriting is also available from major textbook publishers such as A Beka and Bob Jones.
