Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.
If you ever asked me what my least favorite subject to work on with the kids is, I would probably say handwriting. It’s not exciting, it doesn’t feel like you are learning anything new and it just feels like work. It probably shows that I feel that way when you look at my kids’ handwriting. I know they could do better, so reviewing Perfect Reading, Beautiful Handwriting ebook from Everyday Education, LLC came at a great time for it.
First, let’s talk about what is Perfect Reading, Beautiful Handwriting. What it is is a downloadable ebook that you can print out as you go or print it all out and put it in a binder to use as you go. {You can also purchase a printed version of this}. This program goes beyond simply helping your child to learn to write their letters. It teaches them to read and write at the same time in beautiful italic handwriting. As your child begins learning to read different letters, they also practice writing those. There are 60 lessons taught in a phonics based manner.
In the beginning, your child simply learns how to create different letters by practicing writing them. As they progress into words, you will see a reading page with words on them. For example, fat, cat, rat, etc.. Then the writing page will closely follow that with silly sentences using these same types of words. Not only do they practice writing, but reading as well. I used this program in varying levels for all three of the kids and they loved the silly sentences.
I love writing and I wish I didn’t have the groans and complaints from the kids when it is time to do some writing and I’m hoping that over time, this will help improve their enjoyment level of writing by hand. Right now, there are still tons of complaints but I can see slight improvements in their letters and in the speed in which they write them.
If you would like to read about some other experiences with this program – be sure to read through the links on this page.
