• Italic handwriting instruction within a “Charlotte Mason” framework
  • Suggestions for writing-readiness activities
  • Overview of steps in teaching handwriting to children
  • Use at all grade levels
    • Good choice for elementary ages because printing and cursive are nearly identical
    • Printing or basic italics is more formal and must be taught first; cursive is for everyday use
    • Older students with poor handwriting may benefit from learning ‘calligraphy’
  • Lessons and practice in Basic Italics (printing) and then in Cursive Italics
  • Articles on copy work
  • Models (quotes) in handwritten basic italics and cursive italics to copy
  • Typeset quotes to transcribe into basic or cursive italics
  • Variations on copy work–ideas to make it more challenging and instructive
  • Instruction videos demonstrate each lesson (see below)
  • 100-page PDF workbook to print as needed for your immediate family for only $10 (no shipping) Total cost is $10 per family. What a bargain!
  • A word about ordering: Please note that my ebooks/PDFs are sent manually by me everyday. It may take a couple hours for me to respond, but know that I will respond. If you have not received an item you ordered, please contact me at penny9note@gmail.com to let me know there is a problem. I cannot tell if an email goes through to you. I cannot know if your address or email address on file with PayPal is current. I cannot tell if my email to you was marked as spam. I assume that you have received the item, unless you inform me otherwise. Also, please allow me 12 hours to fill your order. Often, it only takes an hour or less. Again, let’s resolve any issues between us and keep PayPal out of it.



Instructional Videos for Basic Italics (printing):


Instructional Videos for Cursive Italics:


cursive italics

Example of cursive italics.

A word about ordering: Please note that my ebooks/PDFs are sent manually by me everyday. It may take a couple hours for me to respond, but know that I will respond. If you have not received an item you ordered, please contact me via email, to let me know there is a problem. I cannot tell if an email goes through to you. I cannot know if your address or email address on file with PayPal is current. I cannot tell if my email to you was marked as spam. I assume that you have received the item, unless you inform me otherwise. Also, please allow me 12 hours to fill your order. Often, it only takes an hour or less. Again, let’s resolve any issues between us and keep PayPal out of it.