A Reason for Handwriting: Level K: Manuscript Student Workbook [Paperback]

Carol Ann Retzer (Author), Rob Harrell (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0936785373 | ISBN-13: 978-0936785370 | Publication Date: May 2001

A Reason for Handwriting focuses on regular, daily practice-10 to 15 minutes of perfecting practice each day! The format is fun, flexible, and easy-to-use for both teacher and student. Student and tea

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Concerned Communications (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936785373
• ISBN-13: 978-0936785370
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good, traditional handwriting program, June 18, 2007

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E. Evans - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Reason for Handwriting: Level K: Manuscript Student Workbook (Paperback)

I am using A Reason for Handwriting K with my 4 year old daughter. It is working pretty well for us. It is a traditional, "ball and stick" type of handwriting program.

The workbook starts off with a short introduction to basic pencil strokes - circles, diagonal lines, etc. It then introduces the beginning writer to proper way to write the different letters of the alphabet, both upper and lower-case. It uses the concept of a treehouse to teach children how big or little to make the letter (ie. a capital "D" touches the roof of the treehouse, while a lower-case "a" does not).

Unlike the other workbooks in this series, this one does not have the children copying scriptures. Instruction is limited to writing the letters. One of the best features of this workbook are the coloring pages. As each letter is introduced, there is a corresponding picture of an animal or object that begins with that letter of the alphabet. My daughter enjoys coloring the pictures, and it is good motivation for her to try her best.

I do recommend this book. We have found it pretty easy to use, although probably helps that my daughter has about a year of previous handwriting practice. If your child gets easily frustrated, you might want to look into the Handwriting Without Tears series instead. This one is working for us and I like the emphasis on scripture that is found in the more advanced workbooks.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed In Content, September 24, 2009

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J. Reed (Lakewood, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Reason for Handwriting: Level K: Manuscript Student Workbook (Paperback)

I bought the "K" or Kindergarten version of A Reason for Handwriting "Featuring Scripture Verses and Outreach", because I had hoped the lessons would be based on "scripture verses and outreach" as it says on the cover -- something like Worktext "A" is, but for younger kids.
It looks like a fine workbook, with great illustrations, but I am disappointed that the "K" version of the book doesn't have the content it says it has. I can get similar content for free on the internet.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but a little slow., November 11, 2007

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Nathan C. Gough "cybernate777" (Florida East Coast, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Reason for Handwriting: Level K: Manuscript Student Workbook (Paperback)

My wife says that this is a good book, but it is "a little slow", as in it has pre-school material in it.