Going Old-School: Cursive Writing

Most school curricula don't include cursive writing (a.k.a. handwriting) any more, or mention it as an optional activity.  The argument is that cursive writing is not necessary, and is seldom used in our modern world.

I taught my students to write and read cursive writing at a basic level for a variety of reasons.  It was an interesting new challenge, practiced and refined fine motor skills, and developed their ability to read a variety of things that otherwise would be unreadable to them, including:

1.    Historical documents & manuscripts – important pages written in the past

2.    Signatures (when people sign their name)

3.    Signs for products and business names

4.    Letters and cards from England and other countries

5.    Titles of some books

6.    Handwritten words, letters and signs in many books, like Geronimo Stilton

7.    Formal invitations

8.    Diplomas & University degrees

9.    Fancy restaurant menus

Here is an entertaining challenge I created for students who have learned the fundamentals of reading handwriting, using trademarked logos and signs that are encountered in every-day life.  Feel free to print, copy and share this document - just don't resell it, please.

Handwriting / Cursive Writing Reading Challenge