Logic of English has created an innovative curriculum, The Rhythm of Handwriting, this is developmentally appropriate for young children or students who struggle with handwriting. The multi-sensory curriculum teaches children how to develop rhythmic and legible handwriting skills.
During the review period, Izzie (7 years old), has been improving her cursive handwriting by using the Rhythm of Handwriting Cursive-Complete Set.
Price: $65
Recommended Age Range:
From the perspective of motor skills, Logic of English recommends beginning cursive writing with children, as young as four years old.
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During the review period, Izzie (7 years old), has been improving her cursive handwriting by using the Rhythm of Handwriting Cursive-Complete Set.
Price: $65
Recommended Age Range:
From the perspective of motor skills, Logic of English recommends beginning cursive writing with children, as young as four years old.
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What's included in the The Rhythm of Handwriting Cursive-Complete Set?
The softbound Rhythm of Handwriting Cursive Student Book is softbound and consists of 174 total pages. At the beginning, there are teaching tips for parents, suggested schedules for different age levels, and ideas for handwriting practice.
The student book introduces lowercase letters first. The letters in the workbook are organized by initial strokes. The lowercase letters are divided into swing letters, curve letters, loop letters, and bump letters. After the lowercase letters are mastered, the student will continue with uppercase letters. The uppercase letters are divided into roll letters, loop letters, circle letters, slash letters, and miscellaneous letters. Throughout learning the letters, the student will be introduced to connecting letters within words.
Each letter is introduced with a multi-sensory approach beginning with large-motor movements. The parent will demonstrate how to write the letter using his/her pointer finger on the Handwriting Chart included in the student workbook, while stating the proper instructions aloud and ending with the sound(s) made by the letter. The student will imitate the motions using his/her pointer finger, while restating the instructions and making the sound(s) of the letter.
In order to simplify the learning process and to encourage muscle memory, letters are organized by initial strokes. Two letters with the same initial stroke are introduced at a time.
At the top of the page, there are short, bold, rhythmic instructions on how to write each letter and where to place it on the provided lines. In addition, the sound(s) of each letter is included.
The parent will model the correct way to write each letter, while stating the instructions aloud and ending with the sound(s) made by the letter. The student will continue to practice the correct letter formation, using his/her pointer finger, while restating the instructions and the sound(s) of the letter.
After the motions have been learned, the student should continue to practice the proper sequence of movements by using the included Handwriting Tactile Cards before advancing to writing with a pencil.
The set includes handwriting strokes, lowercase and uppercase letters, and the numbers 0-9. The Handwriting Tactile Cards have a raised, sandpaper texture. In addition, each 6 x 4.5 card is printed on heavy card-stock and coated for durability.
The rhythmic instructions on how to properly write each letter and where to place it on the lines are included on the back of each Handwriting Tactile Card.
In addition, the student can practice writing on the included double-sided Student Whiteboard.
On the front of the half-size whiteboard (8 x 11 inches), there is a large handwriting chart. This side is ideal for the student to practice writing strokes and letters.
There are five lines on the reverse side for writing words, phrases, sentences, and short paragraphs.
Once the student has mastered forming the letter using large-motor movements, he or she is ready to transition to writing the specific letter with pencil and paper. Each letter has one page of practice lines, varying in line sizes.
Throughout the Student Workbook, there are lessons that teach the student the proper way that letters connect with practice writing pages.
In addition, there is a Rhythm of Handwriting Quick Reference included in the set. The chart is printed on thick card-stock and coated for durability. It is color-coded and neatly organized by initial stokes. Each letter has the short, bold, rhythmic instructions on how to properly write the letter. There is a fold out flap that includes instructions for proper ways to connect letters.
The softbound Rhythm of Handwriting Cursive Student Book is softbound and consists of 174 total pages. At the beginning, there are teaching tips for parents, suggested schedules for different age levels, and ideas for handwriting practice.
The student book introduces lowercase letters first. The letters in the workbook are organized by initial strokes. The lowercase letters are divided into swing letters, curve letters, loop letters, and bump letters. After the lowercase letters are mastered, the student will continue with uppercase letters. The uppercase letters are divided into roll letters, loop letters, circle letters, slash letters, and miscellaneous letters. Throughout learning the letters, the student will be introduced to connecting letters within words.
Each letter is introduced with a multi-sensory approach beginning with large-motor movements. The parent will demonstrate how to write the letter using his/her pointer finger on the Handwriting Chart included in the student workbook, while stating the proper instructions aloud and ending with the sound(s) made by the letter. The student will imitate the motions using his/her pointer finger, while restating the instructions and making the sound(s) of the letter.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Handwriting Chart |
In order to simplify the learning process and to encourage muscle memory, letters are organized by initial strokes. Two letters with the same initial stroke are introduced at a time.
At the top of the page, there are short, bold, rhythmic instructions on how to write each letter and where to place it on the provided lines. In addition, the sound(s) of each letter is included.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Swing Letters |
The parent will model the correct way to write each letter, while stating the instructions aloud and ending with the sound(s) made by the letter. The student will continue to practice the correct letter formation, using his/her pointer finger, while restating the instructions and the sound(s) of the letter.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Swing Letters |
After the motions have been learned, the student should continue to practice the proper sequence of movements by using the included Handwriting Tactile Cards before advancing to writing with a pencil.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Handwriting Tactile Cards |
The set includes handwriting strokes, lowercase and uppercase letters, and the numbers 0-9. The Handwriting Tactile Cards have a raised, sandpaper texture. In addition, each 6 x 4.5 card is printed on heavy card-stock and coated for durability.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Handwriting Tactile Cards |
The rhythmic instructions on how to properly write each letter and where to place it on the lines are included on the back of each Handwriting Tactile Card.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Handwriting Tactile Cards |
In addition, the student can practice writing on the included double-sided Student Whiteboard.
On the front of the half-size whiteboard (8 x 11 inches), there is a large handwriting chart. This side is ideal for the student to practice writing strokes and letters.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Student Whiteboard |
There are five lines on the reverse side for writing words, phrases, sentences, and short paragraphs.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Student Whiteboard |
Once the student has mastered forming the letter using large-motor movements, he or she is ready to transition to writing the specific letter with pencil and paper. Each letter has one page of practice lines, varying in line sizes.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Swing Letters |
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Swing Letters |
Throughout the Student Workbook, there are lessons that teach the student the proper way that letters connect with practice writing pages.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Connecting Letters |
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Connecting Letters |
In addition, there is a Rhythm of Handwriting Quick Reference included in the set. The chart is printed on thick card-stock and coated for durability. It is color-coded and neatly organized by initial stokes. Each letter has the short, bold, rhythmic instructions on how to properly write the letter. There is a fold out flap that includes instructions for proper ways to connect letters.
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Quick Reference Chart |
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Quick Reference Chart |
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| Rhythm of Handwriting, Quick Reference Chart |
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What did I like about the Rhythm of Handwriting Cursive-Complete Set?
1. It was extremely parent and child friendly, which made it easy to incorporate into our daily schedule.
2. It teaches mastery of letter formation; therefore, each child can work at his/her own pace.
3. The detailed instructions are very clear and simple to understand, which results in minimal parent preparation.
4. Izzie benefited from having the a multi-sensory curriculum. She really enjoyed using the tactile cards, while learning how to properly write the letters. This greatly reduced her frustration because she wasn't trying to prefect the letters on paper before knowing exactly how to write the letters.
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What did I like about the Rhythm of Handwriting Cursive-Complete Set?
2. It teaches mastery of letter formation; therefore, each child can work at his/her own pace.
3. The detailed instructions are very clear and simple to understand, which results in minimal parent preparation.
4. Izzie benefited from having the a multi-sensory curriculum. She really enjoyed using the tactile cards, while learning how to properly write the letters. This greatly reduced her frustration because she wasn't trying to prefect the letters on paper before knowing exactly how to write the letters.
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Connect with Logic of English via...
https://www.facebook.com/TheLogicOfEnglish
https://www.pinterest.com/logicofenglish/
https://www.youtube.com/logicofenglish/
https://twitter.com/LogicofEnglish
Be sure to check out what other Crew Mates had to say about their experience with Logic of English.
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