Today I am going to be talking about CursiveLogic. a learning to write cursive program I have recently reviewed with my lad called the CursiveLogic Workbook. This is a curriculum that makes sense to my lad. We had started learning cursive using a freebie that I had downloaded ages ago, I printed it off page by page and my lad would copy the letters ... But I could tell it wasn't making sense to him, random letters and words was all it was to him. Learning that letters have shapes and can flow together... THIS he GETS now. It's working and he's happy and I'm happy and it's all very good.
So come with me as I walk you through this cursive writing program by CursiveLogic.
So come with me as I walk you through this cursive writing program by CursiveLogic.
My son has struggled with holding a pencil properly ever since he started writing. I've utilized a variety of methods to assist him in holding his pencil properly, and this year he has just been starting to do so well. One of the things that CursiveLogic does is have children practice the generalized movement that children need to use in order to write properly. It's actually one of the things that I have found fascinating. My son is taking this flow that he is learning and applying it to his drawing and creative abilities. He's finally "SEEING" how flow works better when you hold your pencil differently.
CursiveLogic takes the viewpoint that teaching flow immediately helps children learn cursive lettering more easily.
To that end they group the lowercase letters into groups, and then teach that group as a string of letters. Here you can see how this string is coloured orange. The other strings they each have their own colour. These colours help to reinforce learning. If your student needs extra practice, three dry erase pages are included at the end of the book.
They have an audio component as well, a verbal rhyme that children can make as they are learning each letter shape.
CursiveLogic provides two styles of tracing. One is the normal thin line, and the other is a double line. Each section of tracing is always followed by a chance to write without tracing. Some days my son did not want to write on his own immediately after tracing. The beauty of this book with that you can work through it on your pace. By the end of the first lesson one can already write real words...how cool is that!?!?
To that end they group the lowercase letters into groups, and then teach that group as a string of letters. Here you can see how this string is coloured orange. The other strings they each have their own colour. These colours help to reinforce learning. If your student needs extra practice, three dry erase pages are included at the end of the book.
They have an audio component as well, a verbal rhyme that children can make as they are learning each letter shape.
CursiveLogic provides two styles of tracing. One is the normal thin line, and the other is a double line. Each section of tracing is always followed by a chance to write without tracing. Some days my son did not want to write on his own immediately after tracing. The beauty of this book with that you can work through it on your pace. By the end of the first lesson one can already write real words...how cool is that!?!?
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We normally did one page a day. We took it one day at a time. It worked well for my lad. "Mom, I like that I can do one page at a time. Did you see I could this page with my left hand? Am I getting better mom?" I so enjoy seeing that enthusiasm. :)
He likes that this program makes sense to him and that, like the free program we used previously, he can just do one page at a time. Slow and steady wins the day in this household.
He likes that this program makes sense to him and that, like the free program we used previously, he can just do one page at a time. Slow and steady wins the day in this household.
I can totally see older students whipping through this workbook a great deal faster. It's a great book to learn cursive from, or to bone up on cursive skills. Fast or slow, one develops the muscle memory, the verbal rhyme, and skill set to become a better, quicker writer. Definitely recommend this logical approach CursiveLogic takes to teaching the skill of cursive writing.
WHY?
Why is cursive necessary in this day and age of online writing and technology?
I have to admit, I struggled with this. Trying to figure why it was so important, and why it was important to my hubby for our son to learn it besides "it will be good for him". This is what my research showed:
1. having a good signature is important
2. not all writing is done via electronics
3. writing is faster than printing
4. one won't always have a computer or phone or tablet to type on
5. teaches letters as part of whole words, not as separate entities
6. writing in cursive rather than print utilizes different areas of the brain.
7. it can help those with brain injuries or conditions such a dyslexia learn better, or even be able to write and read.
8. cursive looks nicer than print and shows a higher state of learning
9. it's a good part of our history
10. it doesn't take that long to teach. One page a day takes my son 5-15 minutes.
So teach your children cursive. It will do them good. :)
WHY?
Why is cursive necessary in this day and age of online writing and technology?
I have to admit, I struggled with this. Trying to figure why it was so important, and why it was important to my hubby for our son to learn it besides "it will be good for him". This is what my research showed:
1. having a good signature is important
2. not all writing is done via electronics
3. writing is faster than printing
4. one won't always have a computer or phone or tablet to type on
5. teaches letters as part of whole words, not as separate entities
6. writing in cursive rather than print utilizes different areas of the brain.
7. it can help those with brain injuries or conditions such a dyslexia learn better, or even be able to write and read.
8. cursive looks nicer than print and shows a higher state of learning
9. it's a good part of our history
10. it doesn't take that long to teach. One page a day takes my son 5-15 minutes.
So teach your children cursive. It will do them good. :)
Product Details:
Vendor: CursiveLogic
Product: CursiveLogic Workbook
Version: Hard-copy, a physical book
Price: $29.00
Ages: 7 through adult
Pages: 96
Did you know that CursiveLogic has some practice pages? Great eh? Gives you a chance to check them out without obligation. :) CLICK HERE.
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Vendor: CursiveLogic
Product: CursiveLogic Workbook
Version: Hard-copy, a physical book
Price: $29.00
Ages: 7 through adult
Pages: 96
Did you know that CursiveLogic has some practice pages? Great eh? Gives you a chance to check them out without obligation. :) CLICK HERE.
Social Media Links:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/cursivelogic
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ilovecursive
Instagram: http://instagram.com/cursivelogic
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