2 Silly Reasons I’ve Used the Same Handwriting Curriculum Since 2016

This post: My ridiculous review of the BEST handwriting curriculum.

Confession: If a homeschool curriculum doesn’t work for me, my kids, my budget, & my sanity – it’s OUT. No questions asked & no guilt.

It’s true: I’m a shameless start-over-with-something-else-if-this-doesn’t-work kind of mom.

But the ONE thing I HAVEN’T ditched over the years is our handwriting curriculum – I’ve literally used the SAME handwriting curriculum with all five of my kids since 2016.

Weird? I know.

And it’s not because my kids just love practicing copywork. (Because they don’t.)

The handwriting curriculum that’s survived these many years . . .

After some deep self-reflection (just kidding), I realized there are TWO reasons I’ve stuck with it for nearly a decade . . . & they’re probably not what you think.

But FIRST, here’s how I found this best-handwriting-curriculum without even spending a dime . . . & how you can try it for free, too.

How To Find a Handwriting Curriculum for free (for real)

I discovered Write Through the Bible (that’s the handwriting curriculum I’ve used these many years, by the way) when I received a FREE printable in a homeschool bundle.

(So there you have it – I’m also a shameless freebie hunter.)

Obviously, my advice is to always look for a FREE sample before you buy anything. (I mean, it works at Costo, right?)

I’ll save you the search part, however. (Yes, you’re welcome.)

You can grab a FREE sample of Write Through the Bible this very minute.

grab a FREE handwriting mini-book right here

 Here are 3 more FREE resources from the creators of Write Through the Bible:

• 21 Ways to Prepare Your Preschooler for Handwriting Success

• What are Fine Motor Skills, and Why Are They Important?

• How to Use Copywork for Bible Memorization

I’ve tried a few freebies in my life, but this one was a keeper.

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Why we actually Stuck with Write Through the Bible

This isn’t my first handwriting rodeo. (And if you’ve ever tried to actually teach a young child how to write, then you know that it is, indeed, a rodeo.)

Like I already said, I’ve ditched a few curricula over the years (did I mention I’ve been homeschooling since 2008?) – including handwriting curriculum.

And the reasons why I stuck with Write Through the Bible are actually kind of embarrassing . . .

1. Because it’s cheap (as in, high quality/low price)

2. Because my oldest child didn’t give me fits about doing it

I know, I know. You were probably hoping it was something spiritual (I mean, it is a Scripture handwriting curriculum, for Pete’s sake).

Or because it helped my kids grow up & become professional calligraphers. (Not on your life, sorry.)

The REAL story:

I got a FREE sample. My then 5th-grade daughter (who hated handwriting practice) actually LOVED the freebie. I ordered the handwriting curriculum & have been a loyal customer ever since.

The end.

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What Makes This handwriting curriculum worth using (on repeat)

• Write Through the Bible copywork lessons are built around learning letter strokes & memorizing Scripture (it’s not just rote repetition)

• Most of the handwriting books are a full curriculum for the school year (but there are a few mini books & bundles, too)

• Write Through the Bible is the most AFFORDABLE handwriting curriculum out there – products start at just $5

• & there’s the freebie

• All workbooks are available in three fonts: Ball-and-Stick (the most simple form), D’Nealian Manuscript (prep for cursive), & Cursive

• All books & bundles are available to purchase in either softback (you get a hard copy in the mail) or digital (you download & print the PDF yourself)

Should I get the softback workbooks or the printable pdfs?

Here are two questions I ask myself when making this decision every year:

Do I need the convenience & ease of having a ready-to-use workbook to hand to my child?

• If yes, then the softback workbooks are probably a good fit.

Do I need to opt for saving money over saving time, & do I have access to a good printer?

• If yes, then the printable PDF packets are an ideal choice.

Here’s a quick tip from Trisha, co-creator of Write Through the Bible:

“If you find the big books to be too cumbersome, you can always take them to an office supply store (like Staples) & have them cut the binding off & hole punch the pages for you to store in a 3-ring binder. That way, you can take out one page at a time for your child & not deal with the big book.”

Which Write Through the Bible workbook is a Good Fit for My Child?

Here’s a quick break down of this handwriting curriculum:

Younger kids should start with Write Through the Bible Junior products:

• Early Learning Bundle

• Learning to Draw by Grid Bundle

• Write Through the Bible Junior,

• The 10 Commandments Junior

My son, Colton, (at four-years old) with his very own copy of Write Through the Bible Junior.

Is your child ready to move from letter-writing to writing words?

Choose from the Write Through the Bible Intermediate selection:

• Cursive Creations: A Beginner’s Guide to Handwriting

• Write Through the Bible Intermediate

• The 10 Commandments Intermediate

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For a more advanced handwriting curriculum, shop the Write Through the Bible Mastery selection:

• The Apostles Creed, Heart of Wisdom (Proverbs)

• The Beautitudes

• & More (ten books in all)

So that’s it in a nutshell: how I found the best handwriting curriculum (for free), & why we use it every single year.

And why I’m recommending that you get your hands on that freebie & give it a try, too. (You don’t regret it.)

Tell me

Would you stick with a handwriting curriculum for the two silly reasons I did? (Because it’s cheap & your first born child doesn’t pitch a fit about it.)

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