Some children struggle with fine-motor skills to the degree that their best efforts will not be perfect, but it will be their best efforts. Only you know if she is giving her best effort. So if your child needs to try again the next day, you may need to have another copy of the page with the letter or word she is working on. If he produces a faulty pair, get him to point out the fault, and persevere until he has produced his task if he does not do it to-day, let him go on to-morrow and the next day, and when the six perfect strokes appear, let it be an occasion of triumph” (Vol. “Set him six strokes to copy let him, not bring a slateful, but six perfect strokes, at regular distances and at regular slopes. Here is how Charlotte described that situation: Yes, you may need to give the same page sometimes. Be sure to emphasize quality over quantity. The copywork will give her practice writing with interesting content. Your 5yo could start with the copywork in the back of the book since she already can write all the letters. I wouldn’t start them all at the beginning, based on your descriptions. It sounds like you would be able to use Delightful Handwriting in various ways to fit the needs of your children, Shawna.
Take a look at the differences between Zaner Bloser and D’Nealian or download the free sample of each handwriting style and choose the one you prefer. One Delightful Handwriting teacher book is all you need to teach either style. Student copybooks are available in two popular styles: Zaner Bloser and D’Nealian. Strengthen Reading Confidence-Words and copywork selections are taken from the Delightful Reading program (optional) to reinforce and review words your child can read if you are also using that program.Give Your Child a Sense of Accomplishment-Students begin copying words early in the lessons to use the letters as they are learned.Accommodate Left-Hand or Right-Hand Writing-The student copybook’s unique spiral-at-the-top design makes it easy for little hands to work without any obstacles in their handwriting path.Cultivate the Habit of Best Effort-The clean, minimal layout of the student copybook emphasizes quality over quantity.Reinforce the Habit of Attention-Short lessons (5–10 minutes) cultivate the habit of focused attention for the whole lesson.Confidently Guide Your Child-The step-by-step lesson plans in the teacher book and easy-to-use student copybook help you teach your child to write as he is ready.Your child will naturally progress from copying simple initial strokes to letters to words to wonderful phrases and sentences. Description Handwriting lessons can be a delight!ĭelightful Handwriting uses Charlotte Mason’s gentle and effective methods to make handwriting lessons a delight.