Zaner-Bloser Cursive Practice Pack
Zaner-Bloser Cursive Practice Pack
P.S. Did you notice the links in the e-mail to our Manuscript Paper and Cursive Paper Tem-
plates? Grade-level-specific pages include writing lines so students can learn where to begin
and end letters. Download and print the pages for additional practice and write-your-own
story opportunities.
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scanner. (Note: Some mobile devices come together with yarn.
equipped with a QR code reader, so a download
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Aa Bb
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Cc Dd
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Ee Ff
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Gg Hh
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Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Cursive Letters
Ii Jj
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Kk Ll
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Mm Nn
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Oo Pp
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Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Cursive Letters
Qq Rr
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Ss Tt
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Uu Vv
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Ww Xx
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Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Cursive Letters
Yy Zz
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Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Cursive Numerals
1 2
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3 4
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5 6
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7 8
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Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Cursive Numerals
9 10
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IJKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKL
Name:
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
q Q
q Q
Trace the undercurve stroke at the beginning of these lowercase letters.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
b e i l j s
Trace the undercurve stroke at the beginning of these uppercase letters.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
B G L P R B
Write undercurve strokes. Begin at the dot.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
q
q q q q q q
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
q q q q q q
Write undercurve strokes. Begin at the dot.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
Q
q
Q q q q q q
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
q q q q q q
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
ww W W
Trace the downcurve stroke at the beginning of these lowercase letters.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
a c d g o q
Trace the downcurve stroke at the beginning of these uppercase letters.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
A C D E O
Write downcurve strokes. Begin at the dot.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
ww w w w w w w w
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
w w w w w w w w
Write downcurve strokes. Begin at the dot.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
W
W W W W W W W W
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
W W W W W W W W
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
ee E E
Trace the overcurve stroke at the beginning of these lowercase letters.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
m n v x y z
Trace the overcurve stroke at the beginning of these uppercase letters.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
I J Q
Write overcurve strokes. Begin at the dot.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
ew e e e e e e e
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
e e e e e e e e
Write overcurve strokes. Begin at the dot.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
E
E E E E E E E E
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
E E E E E E E E
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
rr RR
Trace the diagonal strokes in these lowercase letters.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
a d m h y
Trace the diagonal strokes in these uppercase letters.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
B P R U X Y
Write diagonal strokes. Begin at the dot.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
rr; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Write diagonal strokes. Begin at the dot.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
RR: : : : : : : :
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
: : : : : : : :
MNOPOP
i 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve. Lift.
3. Dot.
MNOPOP
r
‡rµ 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant right.
3. Slant; undercurve.
MNOPOP
t 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve. Lift.
3. Slide right.
MNOPOP
s
·s› 1. Undercurve.
2. Curve down and back.
3. Undercurve.
MNOPOP
u 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve.
3. Slant; undercurve.
MNOPOP
j
‡j™ 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant; loop back; overcurve.
Lift.
3. Dot.
MNOPOP
w 1.
2.
Undercurve.
Slant; undercurve.
3.
4.
Slant; undercurve.
Checkstroke.
MNOPOP
p
‡p› 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant; loop back; overcurve;
curve back.
MNOPOP
e 1. Undercurve; loop back; slant;
undercurve.
3. Undercurve.
MNOPOP
a
aµ 1. Downcurve; undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve.
MNOPOP
l 1. Undercurve; loop back; slant;
undercurve.
MNOPOP
d
dµ 1. Downcurve; undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve.
MNOPOP
b 1. Undercurve; loop back; slant;
undercurve.
2. Checkstroke.
MNOPOP
g
g™ 1. Downcurve; undercurve.
2. Slant; loop back; overcurve.
MNOPOP
h 1. Undercurve; loop back; slant.
2. Overcurve; slant; undercurve.
MNOPOP
oo« 1. Downcurve; undercurve.
2. Checkstroke.
MNOPOP
f 1. Undercurve; loop back; slant;
loop forward.
MNOPOP
2. Undercurve.
c
cµ 1. Downcurve; undercurve.
MNOPOP
k 1. Undercurve; loop back; slant.
2. Overcurve; curve forward;
curve under.
3. Slant right; undercurve. MNOPOP
q 1. Downcurve; undercurve.
2. Slant; loop forward.
3. Undercurve.
MNOPOP
m 1. Overcurve; slant.
2. Overcurve; slant.
3. Overcurve; slant; undercurve.
MNOPOP
M 1. Curve forward; slant.
2. Overcurve; slant.
3. Overcurve; slant; undercurve.
MNOPOP
y 1. Overcurve; slant; undercurve.
2. Slant; loop back; overcurve. MNOPOP
H 1. Curve forward; slant. Lift.
2. Curve back; slant.
3. Retrace; loop; curve right.
MNOPOP
x 1. Overcurve; slant; undercurve.
Lift.
2. Slant.
MNOPOP
K 1. Curve forward; slant. Lift.
2. Doublecurve.
3. Curve forward and down;
undercurve.
MNOPOP
v 1. Overcurve; slant; undercurve.
2. Checkstroke.
MNOPOP
U 1. Curve forward; slant;
undercurve.
MNOPOP
2. Slant; undercurve.
z 1. Overcurve; slant.
2. Overcurve; curve down; loop;
overcurve.
MNOPOP
Y 1. Curve forward; slant;
undercurve.
MNOPOP
2. Slant; loop back; overcurve.
A 1. Downcurve; undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve.
MNOPOP
Z 1. Curve forward and down;
slant.
MNOPOP
2. Overcurve; curve down;
O 1. Downcurve; undercurve; loop;
curve right. loop; overcurve.
MNOPOP
D 1. Downcurve; loop; curve down
and up; loop; curve right.
MNOPOP
V 1. Curve forward; slant;
undercurve; overcurve.
MNOPOP
C 1. Slant.
2. Downcurve; undercurve.
MNOPOP
W 1. Curve forward; slant;
undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve; overcurve.
MNOPOP
E 1. Slant.
2. Downcurve; loop; downcurve;
MNOPOP
X 1. Curve forward; slant;
undercurve. Lift.
2. Slant.
undercurve.
MNOPOP
J 1. Overcurve; slant; loop back;
overcurve.
4. Retrace; curve right.
MNOPOP
Q 1. Curve back; overcurve; curve
down; retrace; curve forward;
MNOPOP
1 1. Slant.
curve under.
MNOPOP
T 1.
2.
Slant.
Curve forward and right. Lift.
MNOPOP
2 1. Slant.
2. Curve forward; slant.
3. Curve right.
3. Doublecurve; curve up.
4. Retrace; curve right.
MNOPOP
3 1. Slant.
2. Curve forward and back.
MNOPOP
F 1.
2.
Slant.
Curve forward and right. Lift.
3. Curve forward and back.
3.
4.
5.
Doublecurve; curve up.
Retrace; curve right. Lift.
Slide right.
MNOPOP
4 1. Slant.
2. Slide right. Lift.
3. Slant.
MNOPOP
G 1. Undercurve; loop; curve forward.
2. Doublecurve; curve up.
MNOPOP
5 1. Slant.
2. Curve forward and back. Lift.
3. Slide right.
3. Retrace; curve right.
MNOPOP
S 1. Undercurve; loop; curve down
and up.
MNOPOP
6 1. Curve down and forward;
loop.
2. Retrace; curve right.
MNOPOP
L 1. Undercurve; loop; curve down;
loop; curve under.
MNOPOP
7 1. Slant.
2. Doublecurve.
3. Slant.
MNOPOP
P 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant.
3. Retrace; curve forward and back.
MNOPOP
8 1. Curve back and down;
curve back; slant up.
MNOPOP
R 1.
2.
3.
Undercurve.
Slant.
Retrace; curve forward and back.
MNOPOP
9 1. Downcurve; undercurve.
2. Slant.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Write the numerals.
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
1 1 1 1 mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
4 4 4 4
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
1 1 mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
4 4
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
2 2 2 2 mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
5 5 5 5
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
2 2 MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
5 5
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
3 3 3 3
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
3 3
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
6 6 6 6 mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
9 9 9 9
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
6 6 mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
9 9
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
7 7 7 7 mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
10 10 10 10
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
7 7 MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
10 10
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
8 8 8 8 Digital Tutor
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
8 8 Numeral Models
and Formations
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
1 3 5
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
2 4 6
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
8 10 11 12
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
7 9 11 12
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice
writing the letters i and t. Use the models at the practice, have your child write more words that begin
bottom of the page to review the formation of these with i or t.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Write an i beside the pictures that begin with i. Write a t beside the pictures that begin with t.
MNOP MNOP
MNOP MNOP
MNOP MNOP
Digital Tutor Digital Tutor
Letter
Formations
MNOP
i
‡iµ 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve. Lift.
3. Dot.
Letter Model
and Formation
MNOP
t
‡tµ 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve. Lift.
3. Slide right.
Letter Model
and Formation
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For
Practice writing the letters u and w. Use the models at the additional practice, have your child use his or her
bottom of the page to review the formation of these finger to write the letters u and w in the air.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Trace the shaded letters to complete the picture. Color the picture.
‡wÅ ‡wÅ
‡uµ ‡uµ
‡uµ
‡wÅ ‡wÅ
Digital Tutor Digital Tutor
Letter
Formations
EFG
u HGHGHGHÅ1. Undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve.
3. Slant; undercurve. Letter Model
and Formation
EFG
w HGHGHGH
1.
2.
3.
4.
Undercurve.
Slant; undercurve.
Slant; undercurve.
Checkstroke.
Letter Model
and Formation
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MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
Name:
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For
Practice
writing the letters e and l. Use the models at the additional practice, have your child use his or her
bottom of the page to review the formation of these finger to write the letters e and l in the air.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Cut out the letter cards. Make textured letters by attaching dry noodles, sand, or glitter with glue. Trace the letters with
your finger, following the correct letter formation.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice writing the letters b and h. Use the models at the practice, scramble more words that contain b and
bottom of the page to review the formation of these h, and have your child unscramble them.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice writing the letters f and k. Use the models at the practice, have your child write a list of items that begin
bottom of the page to review the formation of these with f or k.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Trace the shaded letters to complete the picture. Color the picture.
k f
f
f
k k
Digital Tutor Digital Tutor
Letter
Formations
EFGfHGHGHGH 1. Undercurve; loop back;
slant; loop forward.
2. Undercurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
EFG
k
kµ HGHGHGH1. Undercurve; loop
back; slant.
2. Overcurve; curve
forward; curve under.
Letter Model
and Formation
3. Slant right; undercurve.
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MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
Name:
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice writing the letters r and s. Use the models at the practice, have your child write a list of more items that
bottom of the page to review the formation of these can be labeled his or her.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
boots mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
coat
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
dog mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
rabbit
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
smile MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
frown
Digital Tutor Digital Tutor
Letter
Formations
EFG
rHGHGHGH
‡rµ 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant right.
3. Slant; undercurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
EFGsHGHGHGH
·s› 1. Undercurve.
2. Curve down and back.
3. Undercurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
Home
Practice
Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
writing the letters j and p. Use the models at the completing the following activity together. For additional
bottom of the page to review the formation of these practice, switch letters with your child, and play again.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice writing the letters a and d. Use the models at the practice, have your child write words that begin with
bottom of the page to review the formation of these a and d.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Write the letters with a dark crayon or marker. Then use other colors to draw your own letter creatures.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice
writing the letters g and o. Use the models at the practice, have your child make a list of items that
bottom of the page to review the formation of these begin with g and o.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Use the letters from the Letter Box to create new dinosaur names.
Write the words below. Letter Box
j p r s f
k ie l u
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
dogasaurus w a d g o
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
Digital Tutor Digital Tutor
Letter
Formations
EFGgHGHGHGH 1. Downcurve; undercurve.
2. Slant; loop back;
overcurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
EFGoHGH«GHGH 1. Downcurve;
undercurve.
2. Checkstroke.
Letter Model
and Formation
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice writing the letters c and q. Use the models at the practice, have your child use his or her finger to write
bottom of the page to review the formation of these the letters c and q in the air.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Cut out the letter cards. Make textured letters by attaching dry noodles, sand, or glitter with glue. Trace the letters with
your finger, following the correct letter formation.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice writing the letters n and m. Use the models at the practice, have your child write a list of items that begin
bottom of the page to review the formation of these with n or m.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Write a list of items in your home that begin with the letters n or m.
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
Digital Tutor Digital Tutor
Letter
Formations
EFGn
°nµHGHGHGH 1. Overcurve; slant.
2. Overcurve; slant;
undercurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
EFG
m
°mµ HGHGHGHGH
1. Overcurve; slant.
2. Overcurve; slant.
3. Overcurve; slant;
undercurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Practice
writing the letters y and x. Use the models at the completing the following activity together. For additional
bottom of the page to review the formation of these practice, switch letters with your child, and play again.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice writing the letters v and z. Use the models at the practice, ask your child more questions that have
bottom of the page to review the formation of these answers beginning with the letters v and z.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Use the words from the Word Box to answer the questions below. Then write a sentence using some of the words.
Word Box
zebra
Where might you go on a field trip? What animal has stripes?
zoo
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very
From what do monkeys swing? A trip to the zoo is _______ fun.
vine
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Letter
Formations
EFGvHGHGHGH
°vÅ 1. Overcurve; slant;
undercurve.
2. Checkstroke.
Letter Model
and Formation
EFGzHGHGHGH
°z™ 1. Overcurve; slant.
2. Overcurve; curve
down; loop;
overcurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For
Practice writing the letters A and O. Use the models at the additional practice, have your child write more
bottom of the page to review the formation of these locations that begin with A and O.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Write the cities and states that are indicated on the map.
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1.
1. A
Locations
lbany,
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2.
2. O atman,
Arizona
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3.
4. A
Oklahoma
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4.
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Letter
Formations
EFG
AHGHGHGµH 1. Downcurve;
undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
EFGOHGHGHGH
1. Downcurve; undercurve;
loop; curve right.
Letter Model
and Formation
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice writing the letters D and C. Use the models at the practice, have your child write more names that begin
bottom of the page to review the formation of these with D or C.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice writing the letters E and N. Use the models at the practice, have your child use his or her finger to write
bottom of the page to review the formation of these the letters E and N in the air.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Cut out the letter cards. Make textured letters by attaching dry noodles, sand, or glitter with glue. Trace the letters with
your finger, following the correct letter formation.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been completing the following activity together. For additional
Practice
writing the letters M and H. Use the models at the practice, have your child think of friends’ names that
bottom of the page to review the formation of these begin with M and H and practice writing them.
letters with your child. Then spend a few moments
Make a list of girls’ names that begin with M. Make a list of boys’ names that begin with H.
Girls’ Names Boys’ Names
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Digital Tutor Digital Tutor
Letter
Formations
EFG
MHGHGHGµH 1. Curve forward; slant.
2. Overcurve; slant.
3. Overcurve; slant;
undercurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
EFGHHGHGH[GH
1. Curve forward;
slant. Lift.
2. Curve back; slant.
3. Retrace; loop;
Letter Model
and Formation
curve right.
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MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
Name:
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been a few moments completing the following activity
Practice
learning the letters K and U. Use the models at the together. For additional practice, have your child
bottom of the page to review the formation of these use his or her finger to write K and U in the air.
letters with your child. To reinforce these letters, spend
K U K
U
K U
Digital Tutor Digital Tutor
Letter
Formations
EFGKHGHGHGH 1. Curve forward;
slant. Lift.
2. Doublecurve.
3. Curve forward and
Letter Model
and Formation
EFG
UHGHµGHGH 1. Curve forward; slant;
undercurve.
2. Slant; undercurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
down; undercurve.
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MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
Name:
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been a few moments completing the following activity
Practice
learning the letters Y and Z. Use the models at the together. For additional practice, have your child write
bottom of the page to review the formation of these a list of place names beginning with Y and Z.
letters with your child. To reinforce these letters, spend
Make signs for these city zoos. Use the example to help you. Decorate the signs.
MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
Yankton Zoo MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
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Digital Tutor Digital Tutor
Letter
Formations
EFGYHGHGH±GH 1. Curve forward;
slant; undercurve.
2. Slant; loop back;
overcurve.
Letter Model
and Formation
EFGZHGHGH™GH
1. Curve forward and
down; slant.
2. Overcurve; curve
down; loop;
Letter Model
and Formation
overcurve.
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MNOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP
Name:
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been a few moments completing the following activity
Practice
learning the letters V and W. Use the models at the together. For additional practice, have your child
bottom of the page to review the formation of these look for cities that begin with V or W and practice
letters with your child. To reinforce these letters, spend writing them.
Match each state’s name with the correct number on the map. Write the states.
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2. mnopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopopop
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Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been a few moments completing the following activity
Practice
learning the letters X and I. Use the models at the together. For additional practice, have your child
bottom of the page to review the formation of these use his or her finger to write the letters X and I
letters with your child. To reinforce these letters, spend in the air.
Cut out the letter cards. Make textured letters by attaching dry noodles, sand, or glitter with glue. Trace the letters with
your finger, following the correct letter formation.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been a few moments completing the following activity
Practice learning the letters J and Q. Use the models at the together. For additional practice, have your child find
bottom of the page to review the formation of these more names that begin with J and Q and practice
letters with your child. To reinforce these letters, spend writing them.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been a few moments completing the following activity
Practice
learning the letters T and F. Use the models at the together. For additional practice, ask your child
bottom of the page to review the formation of these more true or false questions and have him or her
letters with your child. To reinforce these letters, spend write the answer.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been a few moments completing the following activity
Practice
learning the letters G and S. Use the models at the together. For additional practice, have your child
bottom of the page to review the formation of these use his or her finger to write the letters G and S
letters with your child. To reinforce these letters, spend in the air.
Cut out the letter cards. Make textured letters by attaching dry noodles, sand, or glitter with glue. Trace the letters with
your finger, following the correct letter formation.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been a few moments completing the following activity
Practice
learning the letters L and P. Use the models at the together. For additional practice, have your child
bottom of the page to review the formation of these create more team names that begin with the letters
letters with your child. To reinforce these letters, spend L and P.
Select city names and mascots from the lists below to create new sports team names and write them on the lines.
Home Note to Families: In handwriting, we have been a few moments completing the following activity
Practice
learning the letters R and B. Use the models at the together. For additional practice, have your child find
bottom of the page to review the formation of these more words that begin with R and B and practice
letters with your child. To reinforce these letters, spend writing them.
Write R below the items that are usually red. Write B below the items that are usually blue.
Color the items the appropriate color.
Letter Model
EFGBHGHGHGH 1. Undercurve.
2. Slant.
3. Retrace; curve forward;
loop; curve forward
Digital Tutor
Letter Model
4. Curve forward;
and Formation and back.
and Formation
undercurve. 4. Retrace; curve right.
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In cursive handwriting, both 'u' and 'a' utilize the combination of an undercurve and slant, but their application differs due to their unique formations. The letter 'u' specifically involves an undercurve that transitions smoothly into a slant and then into a second undercurve to complete the letter . In contrast, 'a' begins with a downcurve followed by an undercurve; as a result, the motion transitions through slant to form its distinct loop . These variations highlight the essential adaptive skill required to combine specific stroke movements to achieve fluidity and connectivity in cursive handwriting.
Learning to make diagonal strokes is essential for forming complex letter structures as it introduces the idea of angular momentum and the seamless connection between different curve types . Diagonal strokes are integral to letters like 'A,' 'K,' 'X,' which require a mastery of sharp directional changes . Developing this skill supports the creation of multidirectional patterns, enhancing the versatility in writing techniques. The ability to execute diagonal movements correlates with increased pencil control and spatial orientation, enabling learners to construct intricate letter forms that maintain consistent alignment and structure, thus broadening their capacity to tackle advanced handwriting tasks.
The structured sequencing of strokes, such as beginning with a downcurve followed by various connecting strokes like slants and undercurves, establishes a repetitive and consistent pattern for learners . For example, the uppercase letter 'M' benefits from this sequencing by starting with a uniform downcurve which creates a predictable base, allowing each following stroke to maintain alignment and proportionality . This consistency in foundation helps learners achieve uniformity and clarity across multiple iterations of the same letter, ultimately leading to more legible handwriting. The application of these structured sequences introduces predictability, reducing variability in stroke execution and assisting learners in developing a cohesive style.
Mastering basic strokes like undercurve and overcurve is foundational because they form the building blocks of both print and cursive letter formations . These strokes are integral to creating the continuity and flow needed for legible handwriting across various letter styles and alphabets . They teach learners how to control pen pressure and direction while developing the dexterity required for accurate and consistent writing. Educators emphasize these strokes to establish muscle memory and motor patterns, further enabling learners to transition smoothly between letters and avoid common handwriting issues such as inconsistent size and illegibility, thus supporting a streamlined learning progression.
Integrating overcurve strokes in both lowercase and uppercase letter formations provides developmental benefits by promoting motor skill refinement and enhancing spatial awareness . For lowercase letters like 'n' and 'm,' overcurves aid in building the control necessary for smaller, more intricate movements . In uppercase letters, the larger size and longer stroke of overcurves, such as in 'O' or 'C,' help develop broader motion control, which is crucial for writing larger scripts or drawing shapes. This dual application enhances a learner's understanding of scale, encourages flexible adaptation across different writing contexts, and supports overall handwriting proficiency.
The formation of 'g' and 'y' both incorporate an initial downcurve, but they diverge significantly in completion. The letter 'g' progresses into an undercurve and then a loop, ending with a distinct circular tail, whereas 'y' involves a diagonal stroke that transitions to an undercurve . From an educational standpoint, these differences illustrate how learners must adapt their understanding of connected and flowing movements, emphasizing dexterity and spatial planning. Recognizing these distinctions equips students with a broader understanding of how varied letter formations share foundational movements, promoting motor skill versatility and flexible application in diverse writing scenarios.
The aesthetic and practical execution of cursive letter formations are significantly influenced by differences in slants and curves. Slants create a sense of directionality and flow, which contributes to the cursive script's continuous and connected style . Curves add to the visual appeal by introducing fluidity and variation in letter shapes, enhancing the distinctiveness and legibility of each letter. Practically, mastering these slant and curve nuances demands refined motor control and timing, ensuring smooth transitions between letters. This dynamic interplay of form fosters a harmonious script appearance while supporting the speed and efficiency characteristic of fluent cursive writing.
Forming letters that combine 'slant' and 'loop' strokes, such as 'p' and 'd,' involves various cognitive skills, including visual-motor integration, hand-eye coordination, and spatial reasoning . Children must mentally visualize the letter forms and convert these visual cues into precise motor actions, requiring simultaneous processing of spatial and kinesthetic information. This task promotes bilateral coordination as learners adapt each stroke to maintain flow and coherence in letter shapes. Furthermore, cognitive planning is used to sequence the strokes correctly, while attentional control is engaged to sustain focus on the nuanced transitions between slants and loops.
Tracing exercises for diagonal strokes help build essential skills for the successful formation of letters such as 'A,' 'K,' 'M,' and 'R,' which require precise angular movements . These exercises enhance a student’s spatial awareness and the ability to execute coordinated hand movements needed to create complex structures. The educational benefit lies in reinforcing muscle memory, improving motor control, and promoting understanding of letter orientation relative to the baseline. Furthermore, tracing diagonal strokes prepares students for advanced writing tasks by fostering a deeper kinesthetic awareness and supporting the transition from basic to cursive writing skills.
An overcurve in lowercase letter formations, such as "m," "n," or "v," involves tracing a stroke that begins by bouncing upwards . This involves a slightly different motor skill than that required for uppercase formations like "I," "J," and "Q," where the overcurve must be implemented at larger scale and often across a broader stroke when tracing . This variation in scale and control can create different challenges for learners, requiring adjustments in hand-eye coordination and different muscle engagement techniques. Learners must adapt these motor skills to handle both smaller, more precise movements and broader, more fluid motions.