A Reason for Handwriting - Transition
Level T bridges manuscript to cursive with Bible-based handwriting, creative border sheets, and meaningful verses—perfect for grade 2 or 3 in just minutes a day.
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A Reason for Handwriting: Level T (Transition)
If your second- or third-grader is ready to move from manuscript to cursive, A Reason for Handwriting: Level T provides a structured transition across the school year. The worktext reviews manuscript handwriting through the first semester, then introduces cursive in the second half, with daily Scripture-based practice throughout.
Level T includes 10 daily lessons (two weeks) reviewing manuscript letter formation, followed by 16 weekly manuscript lessons. From there, 45 daily lessons (nine weeks) introduce cursive letter formation, followed by 9 weekly cursive lessons. The Border Sheets at the back of the book are double-sided—one side manuscript, one side cursive—so your child can use them throughout the program.
The weekly sections follow a 5-day rhythm built around one Scripture verse. The first three days of each week, your child writes letters and words from the week's verse. On day 4, he traces the full verse as it appears in the worktext. On day 5, he chooses a Border Sheet from the back of the book, copies the verse onto it in his best handwriting, and colors the artwork around it.
Many daily lessons take 10–15 minutes. Scripture verses come from the Living Bible paraphrase. The Transition Book is designed to replace either Level B or Level C, giving you flexibility to time the move to cursive based on your child's readiness.
For additional teaching support, the Teacher Guidebook (available separately) covers Levels A through F with extension ideas and teaching tips.
See some sample pages from this book and browse all that it has to offer.
- June 25, 2021
best of both
Jennifer C.
We used this for handwriting and Bible. We spent the week memorizing and discussing the Bible verse for that week, and she got to practice her handwriting too! My daughter did complain about the repetitive nature of the handwriting practice and didn't want to finish all of the lines. That got a little better when cursive was introduced, but at the end of the year, she could only write in cursive. Little did I know that she still can't read it! I do wish they would practice words from that week's Bible verse all week though instead of random words.
- November 5, 2020
Love this book
anya k.
My first grader expressed interest in learning cursive as she realized she can’t read cursive:) The book has two parts, regular writing and cursive. We jumped straight to cursive and have fun working on pages together. We do just 10 minutes a day. In the beginning it was pretty challenging for her, but now that we are a few weeks I to it I can really see her getting so good at the writing.
- September 26, 2020
Great transition
Victoria W.
My kids are actually enjoying penmanship with this book! The first section of the book is practicing printing to allow students a chance to review or solidify their printing skills before introducing cursive which was perfect for my kids. I love how the lessons are realistic for young hands in length making tasks achievable and allowing for kids to build on success. The use of bible verses for practice as the book progresses is also a positive for us but would need consideration for secular home schoolers.
- September 11, 2020
transition
Bryson
I like doing this book instead of B or C. It depends on if my child is ready for cursive.
- August 16, 2020
Good addition to language arts curriculum
Leanne
My daughter needs more practice with her penmanship, and I still believe in kids learning cursive; they may never use it, but it is part of developing those fine motor skills. I actually wound up in a career that absolutely relied on me being able to write in cursive! Now that I'm a stay at home mom, I'm glad to see curriculum like this. I also appreciate the biblical subject matter.
- May 21, 2020
Love love love
Ruth W.
I love this simple and straightforward handwriting book to help my 7yo with his penmanship. He enjoys making the beautiful verses.
- April 29, 2020
Good Curriculum
Jessica S.
Great curriculum for transitioning to cursive. Enjoyed the Bible verses.
- April 23, 2020
Easy to use
Jessica
We are all about easy to use in my house. I am NOT a planner. I fail miserably at planning. I love being able to use this as a time filler when one kid is finishing up a subject and we still get things accomplished at the same time.
- March 21, 2020
Great transition
Kimberly G.
Just like the product is for, this really helped my daughter transition smoothly into cursive writing. Of course she loves the Bible verses and coloring a picture at the end of the week.
- November 20, 2019
Cursive
Jennifer A.
My daughter was excited to begin cursive, lessons were easy and doable.
