Silly Handwriting Practice

“Ugh, handwriting again?!”

Sound familiar? As a teacher, I am sure you have heard that sentiment in your classroom before! Your students may have enjoyed handwriting when it was new to them, but older kids (up to sixth grade) are quick to get bored with it.

And don’t even get me started on cursive handwriting practice for kids — it is so important to make cursive worksheets fun to keep boredom at bay.

Most cursive handwriting practice for kids that I come across is super repetitive. The majority of worksheets have students practice individual letters, not sentences. The way I see it, you can’t have effective cursive handwriting practice for kids if they are not writing complete sentences.

Plus, writing letter after letter is practically the opposite of an engaging activity! It is counterproductive to developing reading comprehension. Cursive handwriting practice for kids is beneficial because students can see the word as a whole, not just as letters.

Older kids definitely need a lot more encouragement to practice their cursive. Rather than stick to the regular old worksheets I have seen over the years, I went ahead and created my own version!

Your students can write out complete sentences like, “A decapitated cockroach head can still wiggle its antennae.” It is gross — but kids will definitely be entertained! They might even learn some new vocabulary words along the way. That’s a win in my book!

This Silly Cursive Handwriting Practice for kids is perfect for students from first grade to sixth grade. They are great for older kids who still need some work on their fine motor skills, but can’t stand the standard boring worksheets.

Have students that need help with their print handwriting? Good news! These Silly Handwriting Print Worksheets have all the same fun and silly facts, but with print writing!

Why is cursive handwriting practice for kids important?

In today’s world, it’s still so important for students to learn cursive. Studies have shown that first graders who learned cursive scored better in reading and spelling tests than kids who only knew how to write in manuscript. This could be because cursive allows kids to look at words as a connected whole rather than as letters grouped together.

So, cursive makes both writing and learning more fluid! Not only that, but writing in cursive activates different parts of the brain than writing in print. It also improves fine motor skills, which is beneficial for kids in the classroom and beyond.

Silly cursive handwriting practice for kids is great, not only because of all the benefits of learning cursive, but because your students won’t be able to resist learning the gross facts. Older kids are at that age where gross facts are beyond entertaining. These silly handwriting worksheets are guaranteed to get a good laugh out of your students!

What’s included in Silly Handwriting Practice for kids?

These gross fact handwriting practice printables include 20 pages of worksheets. Yes, 20! Each page has a practice sentence to trace. After the practice sentence, students get plenty of blank lines for independent practice.

Plus, there’s a checklist at the bottom of each page for self-evaluation. Students can evaluate their punctuation, capitalization, spacing, and best work. There’s even a space for students to draw a silly picture of each gross fact!

How do you use Silly Handwriting Practice for kids in the classroom?

Silly handwriting practice worksheets can be used in several ways inside (and outside) the classroom! If you’re looking for inspiration, here are my favorite ways to make these handwriting worksheets part of your classroom routine:

●       Use these worksheets as part of your morning warm-up! The gross facts will definitely get your students’ attention and get them excited for the day ahead!

●       Let your students create their own handwriting booklets! They can bring in a binder or notebook, then all of their handwriting practice worksheets go inside.

●       Laminate these worksheets or put them in clear plastic folders for a great reusable handwriting exercise. You’ll be able to use them year after year — your students can write on them with Expo markers for easy clean-up!

●       Send these worksheets home with your students for extra practice that doesn’t feel like homework! If you’re teaching remotely, send them out to your students so they can practice themselves.

Conclusion

Cursive handwriting practice for kids doesn’t have to be a drag anymore. These worksheets will be a hit in your classroom, whether your students need help with cursive, print, or both! You can grab a copy of the silly handwriting pages I used HERE! The gross facts will have you and your students cracking up. No more boring handwriting practice — your students might even start looking forward to getting out their pencils to practice. Enjoy!

What’s your favorite way to get your students to practice handwriting? Will you be trying out these Silly Handwriting Worksheets?