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Your cart is empty.Recommended for Grade 1. Manuscript. 160 pages. A Reason for Handwriting Level A begins with 30 lessons reviewing manuscript letter formation. After completing the review, the work text proceeds to 28 weekly lessons, which each provide 10-15 minutes of daily practice. On days 1 - 3, students write letters and words from the week's Scripture verse. On day 4, students trace over the entire verse as it appears in the work text. On the final day, students select a Border Sheet from the back of the book, and write the week's Scripture verse in their best handwriting, then use their creativity to color the design on their Border Sheet.
Emily Exalus
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
My 1st grade son uses this handwriting book and it’s a great way for him to begin his school day. It’s easy to follow so he can open it up and do it independently. I love how it incorporates scripture!
Simple People
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
Quick and easy for my son to use. I found each lesson to be good practice.
Amy
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
I’ve used this brand with many kids and enjoyed using the same brand myself as a home schooled child. This one I returned only because I accidentally bought the one that taught manuscript and I want my child this time to learn using cursive instead. Absolutely my mistake alone.
J. Vanwilligan
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020
We are using this to teach our boys handwriting. They enjoy the illustrations and learning their letters. I am pleased at the wholesome content and scriptures included. We look forward to continuing with the whole series!
Michelle Swanson
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
My older kids alluded ARFH and when my youngest saw this in the mail she was jumping up and down with joy!My four older kids have lovely handwriting because of this program. And the sheets they got to do at the end of the week were a treasure. I love that they are hiding God’s word in their heart as they learn how to print and do cursive. I’m excited for my baby to use this program too!
McGraw
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2015
My kids LOVE this book!!! After doing tons of different handwriting curriculum this is the best. My only complain is the picture of Jesus on the front. :( ppl who love pictures of Jesus won't know if it's not there. Those of us convicted that we shouldn't make images of God (Father, Son, or Spirit based on Deuteronomy 4, the second commandment, and the fact that Jesus is indeed God and we are told in Scripture "to whom will you liken me?", as well as many other inferences from scripture (see thomas Vincent on the shorter catechism) it is totally unnecessary to have a cartoon-like picture of Jesus on the cover. I have no problems with the content of the book as these r the only handwriting books I'll use (with a portion of the cover picture covered up :))
M. Bojczuk
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013
My 5 year old daughter is using this book while her 7 year old brother is using book B, both starting the program this year. We have already seen great improvement in both children's writing and my daughter has only completed the first 9 practice lessons! I will say though that the practice lessons in the beginning of the book are to long. When I realized this I cut the lessons in half and they are much easier for her to complete in a timely fashion. Also I think there are way to many practice lessons, so I have let her start decorating border sheets (explained below) to fill in and give away. Maybe if her brother wasn't doing this already in book B then we would have waited, but she was so excited to do it like him and I bought an extra book of sheets anyway.The book starts with 30 practice lesson then takes the student through a focus Bible verse practicing a little bit 4 days a week the 5th day decorating a border sheet then using your best handwriting write the verse on the border sheet. Once complete give it away to some one. They are having fun giving their work away to friends and family!By the way my son is passed the practice lessons (there are less practice lessons) in book B and on week 2 of regular lessons and has majorly improved his hand writing and has almost stopped writing in all capital letters. Yah! I am so glad that I am starting my daughter in book A so that I do not have to fight the same battles with her as I did with my son.I would have given this book 5 stars, but at a beginner level the first 30 practice lessons are too long and should have been cut in half, but this is easy enough for you to do yourself. Also some little arrows and a brief directions for the strokes involved in completion of the letter would make this book something the student could do more of on their own.BUTWe are really enjoying giving the border pages with the Bible verses away to people. I think that makes this program much more fun and practical than filling out a bunch of worksheets!
Veronica L Owens
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2010
A Reason for Handwriting is an excellent program. One that both encourages the child, and can be uplifting for others. It teaches the child to form the letters correctly. Which, of course, is the point of the program. However, it does not end there. It also teaches the child important Scriptures and then encourages the child to write the verses, using his/her best handwriting, and send the verses to someone. This curriculum is doing more than educating the mind, it is trying to reach the heart and spirit of the child.
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