Handwriting Without Tears 6

Cursive and Beyond

With Cursive and Beyond, children build confidence and fluency in cursive writing by mastering both lowercase and capital letter formations. The program includes engaging activities that reinforce language skills, helping students prepare for more advanced reading and writing tasks. They’ll practice writing poetry, journal entries, book reviews, and thank-you notes—real-world applications that make learning meaningful.

Designed for use in grades 5–6 and even middle school Cursive and Beyond provides:

• Easy-to-follow letter formation steps for simple instruction.
• A clear, vertical cursive style that’s easy to read and write.
• A left-hand-friendly layout with perfect letter models.
• Pause and Practice pages to track progress and reinforce learning.

This flexible program adapts to different learning needs, making cursive writing approachable and useful for students at various levels.

The included Teacher's Guide reduced prep time and prepares you to teach cursive simply and stress-free. Each lesson provides clear, step-by-step instructions, including the exact wording to use when teaching, so you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Plus, it includes fun multisensory activities, strategies for different learning styles, and tips for multilingual learners to help every child succeed. You'll also find progress monitoring tools and meaningful connections to literacy and technology skills, ensuring your child builds strong writing and reading foundations along the way.