Resources for Cursive Handwriting (and calligraphy if you’re ready!)

When I taught third grade, cursive was included in the curriculum. Sadly, that is no longer the case! I know there are plenty of eager kids out there who still want to learn how to write cursive. I reached out to Tamara Stoneburner, President of the Washington Calligraphers Guild, to find out what THE best cursive handwriting resources are for kids today. They are listed below. I have also provided links to free printable worksheets, children’s books written entirely in cursive and a link to an intro to calligraphy kit for kids. (note: I highly recommend mastering cursive before getting into calligraphy)

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between cursive and calligraphy is? Watch this video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c191-IgIFoA

Reach out to me with any questions you have about your cursive or calligraphy journey. I’d love to help you if you or your child are stuck! You can email me directly at peonyplumecalligraphy@gmail.com

You can also connect with me through my Instagram page @peonyandplumecalligraphy

Cursive Handwriting Resources

1. BFH: A Manual for Fluent Handwriting by Nan Jay Barchowsky https://www.amazon.com/BFH-Manual-Fluent-Handwriting-Barchowsky/dp/0965674576 (this manual is still being used in some school systems today)

2. Write Now: A Complete Self-Teaching Program for Better Handwriting by Barbara Getty and Inga Dubai (more for older children and adults)

3. The Happy Handwriter (for older children) https://thehappyhandwriter.co.za/when-is-it-too-late-to-improve-handwriting-tips-to-improve-handwriting-in-older-kids/

4. The Art of Cursive Handwriting: A Self-Teaching Workbook by Jenny Pearson https://www.amazon.com/Art-Cursive-Handwriting-Self-Teaching-Workbook/dp/1545172676?tag=uuid10-20

5. Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids: Beginning Cursive by Victoria Vita https://www.amazon.com/Cursive-Handwriting-Workbook-Kids-Beginning/dp/1540695174?tag=uuid10-20

FREE printable worksheets (these are amazing!) https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets

Children’s Books Written in Cursive: 1. A Seed is Sleepy by Dianna Aston https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_vElnekJzI

2. An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgVaNbrCayU Calligraphy for Kids Starter Kit by Laura Hooper https://lhcalligraphy.com/products/calligraphy-for-kids-starter-kit