Cursive Handwriting (Teenagers/Advanced)

Completed by 23 learners

Ages 12-15

Live Group Class

Learn the fundamentals of writing in cursive. Ongoing - join anytime!

Teacher Monica

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(301 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

3-6 learners per class

30 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9

This class is designed for learners who are looking to improve their cursive writing/master the basics/work on projects based in cursive writing. Please note that this is not a beginner's course- I highly recommend that learners have experience with writing in cursive prior to taking this class, as it moves at a quicker pace & focuses on writiting sentences (as opposed to one/two words per class in the beginning classes). 

Learning cursive is great for your brain!

Research has shown that writing in cursive stimulates different parts of the brain than writing in print or typing. Writing in cursive also increases fine motor skills, as well as helps readers learn how to pronounce letter blends. 

Using the D'Nealian Handwriting method (where the letters are slanted slightly to the right as opposed to straight up and down), students will learn the fundamentals of writing uppercase letters in cursive. Learners will work on the joining strokes required to turn most manuscript letters into cursive. We will warm up with practicing these strokes before each letter. Through repetition and practicing the fundamentals, your learner will see progress in their cursive writing. 



The goal is for learners to greatly improve their personal legibility - practice does not make perfect, but rather progress. 

Join at any time! I would love to help your learner with one cursive lesson, or the entire course! Each lesson stands on its own. 

In each lesson, learners will have a chance to share their progress with others, converse with their peers, and practice the kind skill of cheering for the success of others. 

Learners will also work on holding their pencil properly and proper posture while writing. 
I look forward to helping you grow and improve! 

Materials:

Lined paper 
Recommended: Printed lined paper found in the classroom -- however any lined paper will work just fine (perhaps your learner has a notebook they'd like to use for each class to keep track of their progress in cursive). 
Sharpened pencil (Please make sure pencil is sharpened before class)

Other Details

Supply List

Handwriting Paper (Print out - 1-2 pages per class) 
(or paper with 3 lines for handwriting) 
Sharpened Pencil

1 file available upon enrollment

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Teacher Monica

Joined June, 2020

5.0

301reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hello! Welcome to Outschool! 
My name is Teacher Monica. 
 I believe each child has tremendous potential to change the world for the better, and I will constantly encourage your child to put forth their best effort. The growth mindset is an idea that is incorporated into all lessons!
Through engaging, fun lessons, I will do my best to ensure that learners are equipped with the fundamental skills needed to succeed in life. 
I have previously taught pre-kindergarten, second grade, and on various online platforms. I have an Associate's Degree in Communication, a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies (with a minor in Organizational Leadership), and have completed the Teaching English as a Foreign Language program (from the International TEFL Academy). 
I look forward to helping your learner grow!