Can-Do Cursive Teacher's Guide 2022 Edition

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Use It, Don’t Lose It As summer approaches, children get a break from their studies and freedom to enjoy the summer sun. Use the following ideas to encourage handwriting practice so good skills remain strong. Handwriting is something that is easily accessible to children. With a little encouragement, they can practice cursive just about anywhere, anytime. Lists:

Activities:

• Shopping

• Write thank you cards

• Vacation

• Send invitations

• Camping

• Write letters to friends and relatives

• What to take to the pool

• Find a summer pen pal – exchange letters weekly or monthly

• Picnic

• Keep a list of summer vocabulary words

• To-do

• Create a summer journal

• Special projects

• Finger trace in the sand at the beach or park • Play games, write with sidewalk chalk • Paint with water (writing letters/numbers) on the driveway • Create stories with friends • Make cards • Send postcards

For Families: Handwriting Practice Use It, Don’t Lose It Handwriting Practice Ideas Use the following ideas to encourage handwriting practice so good skills remain strong. Handwriting is something that is easily accessible to a child. With a little encouragement, children can practice cursive just about anywhere, anytime. Lists: Activities: • Shopping • Write thank you cards • Vacation • Send invitations • Camping • Write letters to friends and relatives • What to take to the pool • Find a summer penpal – exchange letters weekly or monthly • Picnic • Keep a list of summer vocabulary words • To-do • Create a summer journal • Special Projects • Finger trace in the sand at the beach or park • Play games, write with sidewalk chalk • Paint with water (writing letters/numbers) on the driveway • Create stories with friends • Make cards • Send postcards

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