Handwriting without tears Options

[Melinda]

Before I purchase this for Alexis I was wondering what everyones opinions where about it?

[MomofBunbun]

I am about to order this too. We are currenttly using Draw Write Now but it doesn't have any instruction--just copy work. I want to start in January when our third quarter starts.


For those of you that use this--which printing book would I need for a child that is already writing--just not forming the letters correctly or neatly? Do you really need the chalkboard slate? What about the special paper? How much of it for 2 kids?

Melinda, I hope you don't mind me jumping in on your thread.

[Melinda]

Not at all I could use all the help with this that I can get to

[bev]

I'm using the program with my K and 2nd grader. I ordered the "Printing Power"
for the 2nd grader as well as the "Cursive Handwriting" book.

For my K, I ordered "Letters and Numbers for Me". The "Printing Power" is
for those already writing.

In my opinion, I would not order the slate boards from them. I found some
for less and $1 at a local craft store. I did order a couple of packs of paper
but haven't used it yet ( I don't think they were too expensive).

My kids love this program (esp. my 2nd grader who always hated to do
his writing lessons).

Hope this helps.

[MomofBunbun]

Hope this helps.

It does. Thank you!

[Melinda]

Thank you!

[cctabb]

Just so you have another opinion, we are using Handwriting w/o Tears for the first time this year and are loving it. It is a kinder, gentler approach that is working wonders for dd's handwriting. Planning on using it next year also.