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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
In the PK/K level,
children are ready to learn how to write their manuscript letters from Aa to
Zz. Many pages also offer an activity such as a matching or maze
exercise. The grades
K and 1 levels feature slightly smaller writing lines and
review all of the manuscript letters A-Z and guide students toward writing
short words and sentences. Students begin the transition to cursive in book M/C
(2nd grade). This straightforward, no-nonsense handwriting workbook is
8.5" x 11" with the first seven in landscape format. Books feature
color covers, but are black-and-white inside.
Publisher's Description of Writing Letters and Words K (WFL Series)
Writing for Learning: Writing Letters and Words helps kindergarten students learn proper manuscript letter formation.
Students trace and write manuscript basic strokes, uppercase and lowercase letters, and numerals.
Traceable words on every letter page provide additional practice and reinforce reading skills.
Check-ups encourage students to self-evaluate their work so they can recognize and immediately correct errors.
The Writing for Learning series (formerly Universal
Publishing Handwriting) is a straightforward, traditional handwriting
program that guides students from basic pre-writing skills through manuscript
mastery and into fluent cursive. With consistent models and meaningful
copywork, it helps students develop neat, legible handwriting while reinforcing
educational content.
Key Curriculum Features:
Progressive
skill development from pre-writing strokes and shapes to full cursive
writing
Traditional
manuscript instruction followed by a smooth transition to cursive
Educationally
rich sentences and paragraphs focused on science, geography, history, and
interesting facts
Real-life
writing practice such as addresses, forms, and messages
Ample
writing space with appropriate line sizes for each grade level
Clean,
uncluttered black-and-white interior pages
Program Components:
Reading/Writing
Readiness & PK/K books: Pre-writing activities, shapes, and
beginning manuscript letter formation
Grades
1–2 books: Manuscript mastery and introduction to cursive
Grades
3+ books: Continued cursive practice with increasing sentence and
paragraph work (portrait format with smaller lines in later books)
Writing for Learning stands out for its traditional
style, educational copywork, and clear progression that builds confident,
legible handwriting. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking
a practical, no-nonsense handwriting program with meaningful content.
Browse all Writing for Learning levels and sets
below!