Memoria Press New American Cursive 3 Workbook (4th Edition)
SKU
048770
ISBN
9780979767876
Grade 2-4
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Consumable
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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
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The third book still incorporates whimsical Mr. Meerkat as your child's guide through the lessons. There are 100 lessons, one lesson per page, which should take only about 10-15 minutes daily. Many of the lessons are intended to increase creative writing skills by asking the student to write about something familiar, and there are still opportunities for artwork. Other lessons are copy work, which incorporate scripture (KJV and NKJV) and lessons on manners. The first section of book 3 is review of letterforms, connections, size, slant, spacing, and proper pencil, paper, and posture review techniques. A slant guide is included along with reproducible practice pages, and evaluation forms.
Publisher's Description of Memoria Press New American Cursive 3 Workbook (4th Edition)
New American Cursive is an easy-to-follow resource for teaching beginning cursive. It presents simplified letter forms, using multi-sensory methods to aid in the learning of motor skills necessary to write well. Developed by Iris Hatfield, with over 35 years of experience in the handwriting field, the book improves the process of teaching handwriting and allows students to start at a younger age.
New American Cursive 3:
Seven-page Teaching Guide included
100 instruction exercises for excellent penmanship development
Practice pages include Bible verses and character-building quotes
New American Cursive is a gentle, character-based
handwriting program that teaches beautiful cursive writing through clear
instruction, guided practice, and creative activities. Mr. Meerkat guides
students step-by-step, making cursive fun and approachable.
Key Curriculum Features:
Multi-sensory,
3-step letter formation process: Say, Feel, and Write
Progressive
practice from individual letters to words, sentences, and short paragraphs
Creative
exercises and artwork on each lesson’s third page
Strong
emphasis on proper pencil grip and paper placement
Integration
of Scripture, quotes, and manners in later books
Encourages
creativity while building neat, legible cursive
Program Components:
Books
1–3: Main instructional workbooks with guided lessons and practice
pages
Cursive
Copybooks: Additional practice books focused on specific themes (I–IV)
Cursive
Practice Sheets: Extra consumable sheets for reinforcement
Summer
Cursive & Teach Yourself Cursive: Supplemental resources for
review or independent practice
New American Cursive stands out for its friendly,
multi-sensory method and consistent guidance that helps students develop
confident, beautiful cursive handwriting. It is an excellent choice for
homeschool families seeking a gentle yet thorough cursive program.
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