Penmanship, cursive, and note taking

I do believe that learning penmanship is very important for the kids. My kids need to improve and also learn how to write faster. My sister remind me of how we schools in Colombia did it when we were growing up. There was a lot of practice with strokes and shapes. It seems strangeat first but reality is that I was able to write fast. I am able to take notes when being lectured for 3 hours. That is a skill! And kids need to learn the skill of good penmanship and note taking  for their future!

So let's start with cursive:

Print and trace several times during the week and then copy on a different cursive blank paper:

Cursive Practice sheets

Cursive practice sheets in Spanish


more of this type of exercises here

This website has a video showing how each letter is formed. Click on the letter you want to learn, then watch video, and then print exercise for that letter: Caligrafia


Also practice print with this wonderful practice sheets: Handwriting Print worksheets

For those interested in pursuing a high challenge and a very aesthetic skill  try calligraphy. Get calligraphy pen set and books to learn from your local library.





For note taking some of the ideas I can give you is to have your child take notes when they hear a narration or educational audio. I encourage my kids to take notes at church while the pastor preaches. The notes in the beginning won't be perfect but with consistency it should get better.