Beginner Learn to Write in Cursive - A Fun Handwriting Class w/ Homework
What's included
15 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Optional worksheet to practice the weekly letters.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Cursive writing is such an important life skill that is fun and exciting to learn! Each week we will practice letters that are similar to one another so students are using the same movements and will begin to understand not only how to make the cursive letters, but also refine their fine motor skills. For example, one week we would practice c, a and d because they all three use similar movements and this will help the students grasp it quickly without the overwhelm! *Students will also be given an extra practice worksheet after each class to reinforce what we learned!* This class is perfect for students who... -are beginners -want to learn the basics of forming letters -have had some introduction to cursive, but need a refresher What will we do in class? -form the letters by themselves -learn how to connect the letters -make silly sentences -go on a scavenger hunt to find something that begins with our letters As we write, we will make it silly and fun! For each letter we learn, we will each try to say a word that starts with that letter and go around to make a silly sentence. (The students will not be required to write this sentence, this is just to help them stay engaged and have fun!) At the end of each class, I will present a challenge to the students. They will try to copy a word(s) using some of the letters we practiced, but also be introduced to new letters that have not been taught yet. I teach a style very similar to the D'Nealian cursive method. This class will meet one time per week with a variety of days and times to choose from! How will the class be set up? 2-5 minutes - Welcome 20-25 minutes - Introduce the letters & practice together - this will include a few brain breaks, movement breaks and our silly game of sentences/scavenger hunt. During this time, we will practice connecting the letters and writing words. Teacher qualifications: I have been writing in cursive for over 20 years. I have also taught many 2nd grade students how to properly form letters and write in cursive while teaching in my public school classroom. This is such an important life skill that I love teaching and want to encourage students to have fun with and love as well! Learners will be able to drop in any time! We will continuously review how to form the letters and words. Each week we will start off simple & easy, and end with a challenge to write a word or a few words so students of many different levels will be able to participate! The classes will not build upon one another. Once we go through all of the letters, the class will cycle through the same material. You are welcome to continue your child in the class for extra practice, or move on to one of my other cursive writing classes.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to write letters in cursive and begin writing words! Students will work on fine motor skills and learn the basics of cursive handwriting.
Syllabus
15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Lowercase Letters: c, a & d
We will learn how to make and connect lowercase letters: c, a & d. We will also have a challenge at the end of the lesson to make words with the letters we worked on and new letters that have not yet been introduced. We will practice reading in cursive and go on a scavenger hunt as a brain break to find items with these letters! After class, a review sheet will be sent out to help reinforce what we learned and continue learning at home.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lowercase Letters: e, l & f
We will learn how to make and connect lowercase letters: e, l & f. We will also have a challenge at the end of the lesson to make words with the letters we worked on and new letters that have not yet been introduced. We will practice reading in cursive and go on a scavenger hunt as a brain break to find items with these letters! After class, a review sheet will be sent out to help reinforce what we learned and continue learning at home.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lowercase Letters: i, t, p & j
We will learn how to make and connect lowercase letters: i, t, p & j. We will also have a challenge at the end of the lesson to make words with the letters we worked on and new letters that have not yet been introduced. We will practice reading in cursive and go on a scavenger hunt as a brain break to find items with these letters! After class, a review sheet will be sent out to help reinforce what we learned and continue learning at home.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lowercase Letters: b, o, v & u
We will learn how to make and connect lowercase letters: b, o, v & u. We will also have a challenge at the end of the lesson to make words with the letters we worked on and new letters that have not yet been introduced. We will practice reading in cursive and go on a scavenger hunt as a brain break to find items with these letters! After class, a review sheet will be sent out to help reinforce what we learned and continue learning at home.
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Lined handwriting paper Pencil
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University
I am a certified elementary teacher and have taught phonics, reading, writing, cursive and math for many years. Before teaching 2nd grade, I tutored students in reading comprehension, decoding words, math and science after school and during the summer. I was also a Title 1 reading intervention specialist for grades kindergarten-3rd grade focusing on reading fluency and comprehension strategies. I have worked in a preschool and pre-k setting as well working on a variety of literacy skills. I have been writing in cursive for over 20 years. I learned in kindergarten and have been perfecting the craft ever since! I taught many 2nd graders how to properly form letters and develop the confidence they need to successfully write in cursive!
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Live Group Course
$10
weekly or $150 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
30 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
2-12 learners per class