CursiveLogic

Description

CursiveLogic is a grown-up looking cursive program without having a complicated design. The first 3 books utilize horizontal format with a spiral at the top, a helpful benefit for left-handed learn­ers. Students say the steps of a task aloud as they perform them which helps to reinforce the new motor skills. In addition, there is pencil work tracing: inside bubble letters; writ­ing letters; connecting letters; and sentences. These skills advance from book to book and the tracing transitions into copywork.

Each lesson reviews the 4 main shapes. Letters are grouped by 4 color-coded basic shapes, not in alphabetical order: a useful option for visual learners. If you believe your child could benefit from these methods, has never mastered cur­sive, or is a more traditional learner, this may be a good fit. Writing lines are .75” with dotted midline. Each lesson can be completed in one 45 to 60-minute session, or in shorter, week­ly lessons. Start with CursiveLogic Workbook Learn Cursive to learn and form cursive skills.

Follow up these skills with additional practice in Poems, Rhymes and Songs for 3rd grade and up. Self-assessment at the bottom of each page reminds students to apply their strate­gies learned in the first book.

United States Presidents and Citizens is for 4th grade and up. It is like the previous books in format, although somewhat modified as students advance in skill levels. Each page offers interesting knowledge of historic Americans.

Speeches and Writings for upper grades moves to the vertical workbook layout and continues to build skills following the steps previously learned. Students will read excerpts from speeches and have daily copywork from the excerpt. Every page offers interesting facts regarding famous Americans from the past. Kids love when their handwriting lessons have actual meaning. ~ Sara

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.