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I think first grade is far too early for cursive. I was just in a first grade class last week and these students were just learning how to write letters in print. They were confused as it was, I couldn't imagine adding cursive to the mix.
I also have a friend who is teaching third grade and is just starting to introduce cursive, which is the age that I think it should happen. I agree that students need to be excited to write in cursive, not coming home complaining about their handwriting in first grade. They have enough to adjust to at that age as it is.
Posted by: Chelsea | October 29, 2008 12:23 AM