Cursive writing, according to Really Good Stuff’s teacher survey, while not formally taught in many districts is still being taught by teachers who realize its importance in the modern world. Being able to understand and write in cursive means that future generations will have the same access to script and, most importantly, be able to sign their names. If you are searching for resources to help your student or child practice cursive writing, check out these five resources below. With some diligent practice, your child will be writing in cursive in no time.
5 Resources for Cursive Handwriting Practice
Handwriting Worksheet Creator
LotsOfKids.com has a great handwriting sheet generator that allows you create worksheets in a variety of print and cursive styles. The best part is that it is free!
Create worksheets on HandwritingPractice.net that deal specifically with words, phrases, or complete sentences for cursive handwriting practice.
This worksheet from abcteach.com shows the cursive style alphabet and indicates where to start the formation of each letter.
Cursive Letter Formation Animation
DonnaYoung.org has a fun resource that shows a video animation of how each cursive letter is formed. It is a great resource for parents and students when practicing at home or for teachers when used as part of a center (put it on the iPad for students to see!).
Cursive Writing Practice with Inspiring Quotes
This book by Jane Lierman features great cursive handwriting practice sheets using inspirational quotes from people like Benjamin Franklin, John F. Kennedy, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
What are some of your favorite cursive handwriting practice tools? Share with us below!