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Bob Jones Elementary Handwriting Curriculum

The Bob Jones University Press (BJUP) handwriting curriculum provides a nice pre-cursive printing that makes the transition to cursive handwriting much easier for the student. The Bob Jones Handwriting 1 Student Worktext is one of our favorites as a first homeschool handwriting book.

Bob Jones University Press Handwriting Grade 1, 3rd Edition

Handwriting Kit 1 (Teacher's Edition and Student Worktext)

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Handwriting 1 Worktext 3rd Edition

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Mini-review by Harriet Yoder

"Here's another one of our favorites! With the new third edition of the Handwriting 1 Student Worktext, Bob Jones University Press (BJUP) has made a remarkably homeschool friendly introductory handwriting course. Though it is listed for grade 1, this consumable workbook could be used with any child who needs to learn to print neatly and isn't ready for cursive."

"Bob Jones has their own pre-cursive style which keeps the student's pencil on the paper (unlike the "ball and stick" method), is a bit slanted, and has a more natural curves to the letters. For example, when you end the a, there is a little curve at the end instead of the straight stick look."

"The workbook has 330 pages consisting of 165 two-page lessons. Once again, like their new kindergarten math, the page layout and the graphics are well done. There is enough handwriting practice on each page to be beneficial without giving your student blisters on the fingers."

"This is the kind of curriculum product we love because it is economical and easy for the busy homeschool mom (or dad!) to use. In the homeschool setting with one on one instant feedback and reinforcement, you could really use this as your manuscript printing curriculum and then move on to cursive--especially with the late bloomers."

See Thoughts on Teaching Handwriting for more information about teaching handwriting to the homeschooled child.

Bob Jones University Press Handwriting Grade 2, 2nd Edition

Handwriting Kit 2 (Teacher's Edition and Student Worktext)

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"Handwriting 2 reviews the PreCursive letters and presents an easy transition to cursive writing by simply adding a stroke to the letter."

Handwriting 2 Student Worktext

Bob Jones University Press Handwriting Grade 3, 2nd Edition

Handwriting Kit 3 (Teacher's Edition and Student Worktext)

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"Handwriting 3 provides cursive models and practice activities for continued excellence in handwriting. Students learn details about punctuation, margins, and spacing."

Handwriting 3 Student Worktext

Bob Jones University Press Handwriting Grade 4, 2nd Edition

Handwriting Kit 4 (Teacher's Edition and Student Worktext) 2nd Ed.

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"Handwriting 4 helps students maintain and refine their handwriting skills by writing paragraphs, outlines, journal entries, and hymns."

Handwriting 4 Student Worktext

Bob Jones University Press Handwriting Grade 5, 2nd Edition

Handwriting Kit 5 (Teacher's Edition and Student Worktext)

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In Handwriting 5, "emphasis is placed on refining and maintaining good handwriting skills. Students gain practical writing experience in each lesson as they review letter formation."

Handwriting 5 Student Worktext

Bob Jones University Press Handwriting Grade 6, 2nd Edition

Handwriting Kit 6 (Teacher's Edition and Student Worktext)

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"Handwriting 6 provides edifying handwriting experiences to encourage legible, attractive, written communication in all walks of life."

Handwriting 6 Student Worktext