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Question: We are looking at using CHC next year for almost all our curriculum, but I have a handwriting question. I have used Handwriting without Tears previously for my 6yo, but it does not take a whole year to finish. Is Catholic Heritage Handwriting comparable to Handwriting without Tears? I was thinking of using his Handwriting without Tears unused 1st grade book over the summer to get him back on track after having no instruction at the local kindergarten. Right now he is randomly writing letters without any basic rule following (like starting letters at the top). I was reading that the CHC handwriting corresponded well with the reading and I wondered if I should switch over to that or if Handwriting without Tears would be fine.
Answer:

AMDG+

Dear Parent;

You pose an interesting question that addresses instruction in both handwriting and phonics.

If I understand correctly, your son will be going into first grade.  If this is the case, Catholic Heritage Handwriting, Level 1 would be a wise choice.

Your idea to have him continue with the previous handwriting book until he begins first grade is also a good one, as he should have some previous handwriting practice to be ready for CHH Level 1.  [The first book in the Catholic Heritage Handwriting series is Level K; this level is basic handwriting combined with a good deal of basic phonics instruction that dovetails with the first level of Little Stories for Little Folks, CHC's phonics-based reading program that is first assigned in Kindergarten.]

If you think your son might benefit from a bit more instruction in phonics, CHH, Level K would be an alternate choice.

CHH Level 1 continues with manuscript practice as well as phonics reinforcement that is tied to LSLF, levels 2-4, which is assigned in first grade.  It, like CHH Level K, serves double duty, combining phonics and penmanship instruction under one cover.

May our good Jesus guide you as you educate your little one for eternity,

Nancy Nicholson

   
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