A Reason for Handwriting is an appealing, full-color Christian handwriting program that
provides instruction and practice in traditional style handwriting with about
30 lessons per level (except for K, which has 49). Each level has a letter
designation, with a whole book for transition from manuscript to cursive in
between B and C. The updated 2023 Transition Book (Level T) is
designed to replace either Level B (preferred) or Level C (a later transition
for students needing extra manuscript practice). If using the Level T book to
replace Level C, students will review manuscript prior to starting cursive,
midway through the year. Starting in Book C, all handwriting
is cursive. In the more advanced levels, discussion questions accompany the
weekly Bible verse.
In the Transition Book and Book C, lines are 3/8" while manuscript books have lines that are 5/8". Each
student workbook (except K level) contains a large back section of border sheets
(one per lesson featuring nicely lined and bordered papers) as a weekly challenge for students
to write their scripture verses on them "in their best handwriting." Scripture verses are taken from the Living Bible translation.
The Student Desk Card shows manuscript
and cursive letters on a personal-sized card, or you can put the big letters up
on the wall using the alphabet wall sheets. One comprehensive teacher's guide
covers the whole series. Please note that sets are also available, which
include the student book and teacher guide at a discount.
