Homeschool Review Crew - CursiveLogic

I was thrilled to get a chance to review the CursiveLogic Quick-Start Pack and The Art of Cursive from CursiveLogic which included access to a 48-minute webinar that was packed with instruction on how to use the product. I was excited to unfold the mystery of what makes CursiveLogic unique.

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What is the CursiveLogic?

CursiveLogic WORKBOOK

CursiveLogic workbook - CursiveLogic is a unique, simple and logical method of teaching cursive handwriting that uses color-coding with different series of shapes and connected letters. It is presented in 10 lessons, with each lesson intended to take one week. I received two paperback consumable workbooks and access to a Vimeo webinar that explained how to use the program.

What changed from their previous books?

We reviewed CursiveLogic a year or so ago, and since then they have changed the book quite a bit. I really like the changes. For one thing, the new book has more pages in it, and like the other book, also has dry erase pages. One change that may sound minor but really means a lot to us is that the type font seems larger making it easier to read, and there are shades of color on the corners of the pages that make it easy to tell if you are on the front or the flip side of the book. Also, the lesson Days are clearly marked and easier to follow. One of the best improvements is that there is clear instruction at the beginning of each lesson Day page. Plus, it seemed like there is actually more practice opportunities with this new book.

You can see a quick comparison between the old book and the new book and also hopefully notice an improvement in my daughter's cursive as well:

WEBINAR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

Webinar Instruction - The webinar is found on Vimeo as a video and was included with the Quick-Start pack that I received. It is the best resource for learning how to implement the CusiveLogic program. According to the Vimeo webinar, CursiveLogic is intended to help improve student's cursive skills with the anticipation of mastery in 10 weeks in a simple, logical manner. The webinar explains that the program teaches with shapes and connected strings, starting with a color-coded orange oval series of letter shapes. CursiveLogic also uses what is called verbal task analysis to reinforce the motion of writing. All of this and how to implement it is described in this 48:12 minute Vimeo webinar video that you can replay as necessary until you are confident to teach in the method and style the program intends.

THE ART OF CURSIVE

The Art of Cursive - The Art of Cursive is a very special coloring book. It integrates cursive letter shapes into pictures to color. This book is great for adults or for students who have completed the CursiveLogic program.

How Did We Use It?

My daughter had used CursiveLogic before, so she was already familiar with the process. I was curious to see how her handwriting progressed after using an older version of the program compared to her using the new books, and I'm pretty sure there's been ani mprovement. Since she was familiar with it, I pretty much handed it over to her to work.

 What Did We Think?

I really love the color-coding and the logical approach. Another thing I appreciate is that the CursiveLogic book doesn't have a spiral binding that has been carefully designed to be at the top of the pages so that it won't get in your way of handwriting. I also love how the pages lay flat. Since she is an artist at heart, she absolutely loved The Art of Cursive and really made some beautiful pictures by coloring in it. I love how The Art of Cursive allows her to practice the motion of the letters integrated within the pictures while she is relaxing and enjoying coloring.

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