I haven't used the Building Writers books. They seem to teach writing skills rather than just handwriting skills. Book B is targeted to first grade students, so I would think that you could use it alongside your handwriting curriculum (rather than after) if your student already knows the basics of forming lowercase and uppercase letters.
I haven't used the teacher guide first grade, but I did use it for pre-k (necessary). You'll probably be fine without it as long as you take it slow, but you may want to get it if you find that your student is struggling. They do give teaching ideas for struggling students. Thanks for watching!
My 6 year old can read and write well and spell well on her own. I have never used a curriculum for her. Shes all self taught. What would you recommend for her then?
For handwriting practice, you might just want to do some copywork. Find quotes, poems, or short passages from favorite books for her write out. I'll have a review video up eventually of a joke and riddle workbook that my oldest is using for handwriting practice. He loves it. And if you haven't already, since your daughter is self-taught you may want to take a good look at how she's forming her letters so that you can address any issues. I tell my kids that the reason we practice handwriting is to communicate, and in order to communicate in writing we need to write legibly. I don't know how much that helps them, but it helps me to keep in mind what we're trying to achieve when my kids complain. ;-)
Should printing book be completed before starting book b? Book b is labeled “building writers “
I haven't used the Building Writers books. They seem to teach writing skills rather than just handwriting skills. Book B is targeted to first grade students, so I would think that you could use it alongside your handwriting curriculum (rather than after) if your student already knows the basics of forming lowercase and uppercase letters.
For my first grader would you recommend getting the teacher guide to accompany this or is it not needed or useful?
I haven't used the teacher guide first grade, but I did use it for pre-k (necessary). You'll probably be fine without it as long as you take it slow, but you may want to get it if you find that your student is struggling. They do give teaching ideas for struggling students. Thanks for watching!
Very helpful; thanks!
You're welcome!
My 6 year old can read and write well and spell well on her own. I have never used a curriculum for her. Shes all self taught. What would you recommend for her then?
For handwriting practice, you might just want to do some copywork. Find quotes, poems, or short passages from favorite books for her write out. I'll have a review video up eventually of a joke and riddle workbook that my oldest is using for handwriting practice. He loves it. And if you haven't already, since your daughter is self-taught you may want to take a good look at how she's forming her letters so that you can address any issues. I tell my kids that the reason we practice handwriting is to communicate, and in order to communicate in writing we need to write legibly. I don't know how much that helps them, but it helps me to keep in mind what we're trying to achieve when my kids complain. ;-)