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I'd say about half my class has really messy handwriting. I do use the handwriting books the district provides, but it doesn't seem to be helping. They practice cursive, but most aren't very good at it. I'm worried that they can't print neatly either. At times, I can't figure out what they wrote. I don't remember other classes being this bad. Anyone else have messy writers? Any tips for getting them to write neater?
Sara On 2/13/12, Ugh! wrote: > I'd say about half my class has really messy handwriting. I > do use the handwriting books the district provides, but it > doesn't seem to be helping. They practice cursive, but most > aren't very good at it. I'm worried that they can't print > neatly either. At times, I can't figure out what they > wrote...See More
Feb 14, 2012
dan4thgr When I taught 3rd and did cursive the kids took a real interest for awhile, then it dropped off because it took so long to use cursive when they were writing paragraphs, etc. Now I see most 4th and above teachers not even requiring cursive. Why get upset for something that gets no follow-through. Stick to your guns but realize it probably won't mat...See More
Feb 27, 2012


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