Cursive (again, I know!) - Page 5

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

I guess I'm another dinosaur, as I think it's a shame. I think some of these things, such as cursive and math, etc, serve as much a purpose in expanding the use of the brain during that formative time, as anything. While it DOES matter, in and of itself, it's not just about the writing.

I also think it's a shame that some of the other, most basic, things we learned in elementary school are no longer taught. For example basic verb conjugation and the use of pronouns. This was totally rudimentary stuff in my day (a zillion years ago, I guess. hehe).

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@Mominohio wrote:

This blows my mind, because I thought we only abandoned it in the last couple of years. I had no idea some areas had stopped teaching cursive that long ago.

If/when I become a grandparent, I guess I'll be passing that skill on, like my grandma taught me to crochet.

My 43 yr old daughter was never taught cursive writing in school. My mother who was still teaching at the time taught her cursive writing from 1st-3rd grade.

My 17 yr old grandson was never taught cursive writing in school. My mother (his GREATgrand mother was by now retired from teaching. She tried teaching him but it didn't work out. My GS is left handed like my SIL his father. SIL who is 45 yrs old was never taught cursive writing either.

My GS printing looks like scribbling to me. If the paper has no lines, his sentences are all over the place. Really sad.....

Yet, can text at the speed of lightening w/o any mistakes.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

I am totally against what they are doing. Ever heard of being so smart you're dumb? That is what I am thinking.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

I saw a news report last night or the night before where a new history text is coming out (I didn't hear where) and India has been omitted.

Seriously. The Indian-American culture is very upset, and rightly so. The text has a chapter on it and calls it Southern Asia, something like that. They left out so much, according to those involved in the protest, including things like the national makeup, religion, food, etc.

Why, why why? Certainly no intelligent reason.

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

@Noel7 wrote:
FYI:

If your child or grandchild is not being taught something you know is important, look for a teachers resource store near you. Or one online, I would hope there is one online...

I used to go to one often when DD was little, all the way through junior high. They have the best resources, text books, work books and stickers. They sell to everyone, you don't need to show credentials.

If your school isn't covering something you think is important, you can do it yourself.

My "lucky" son got the benefit of a lot of those learning aids during the summers each year up through junior high as well.

We had workbooks, and a really nice set of wipe off cursive writing work pages, with all the letters and the special lined 'paper' that could be used over and over.

I saved that cursive writing set (although most of the workbooks went out recently) and I'm glad I did. Maybe some of us can pick up some extra income tutoring in cursive writing!

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@jubilant wrote:
I am totally against what they are doing. Ever heard of being so smart you're dumb? That is what I am thinking.

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No, I haven't, but I don't think the decisions are being made by smart people.

Have you heard about the protests over Texas being the lead in what goes into text books? That's where it started, and other states are screaming about it.

Q4u · ‎03-17-2010

@millieshops wrote:
I would wish the kids were taught at least to read cursive - but truly the hours and hours we spent practicing to have beautiful handwriting? They need those hours to learn modern science, technology, etc. I had not 10 minutes of science education until I was in 7th grade -- and then only because my homeroom teacher used to take 10 minutes in the morning to show us a few things.

I hardly ever write in cursive except to sign a few checks, but even most of my money transfers go with modern technolgy.

That's a shame you didn't have much science. I remember having a decent science education from elementary onward. My Jr. High being heavily science-oriented (and I loved it).... everyone was required to enter the Science Fair (whether they 'made it in' or not).... I actually won an Honorable Mention~!

*~"Never eat more than you can lift......" Miss Piggy~*

mstyrion 1 · ‎09-18-2014

@Noel7 wrote:
FYI:

If your child or grandchild is not being taught something you know is important, look for a teachers resource store near you. Or one online, I would hope there is one online...

I used to go to one often when DD was little, all the way through junior high. They have the best resources, text books, work books and stickers. They sell to everyone, you don't need to show credentials.

If your school isn't covering something you think is important, you can do it yourself.

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ITA.

If I had a child and felt it was important for them to learn cursive handwriting, I would teach them myself.

The reality is that a good deal of cursive handwriting you see is so horrible that it is impossible to read anyway. This is from people who were taught it in school. Apparently they didn't learn it well which makes me wonder if the time spent on it was worthwhile anyway.

I am a lefty and went through he!! learning cursive handwriting. The old "Palmer" meothod did not recognize left vs right hand traits and the theory was everyone should write with the right hand. By luck alone, I ended up with good handwriting. That's not the case for a lot of lefties.

~Enough is enough~

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@Mominohio wrote:
@Noel7 wrote:
FYI:

If your child or grandchild is not being taught something you know is important, look for a teachers resource store near you. Or one online, I would hope there is one online...

I used to go to one often when DD was little, all the way through junior high. They have the best resources, text books, work books and stickers. They sell to everyone, you don't need to show credentials.

If your school isn't covering something you think is important, you can do it yourself.

My "lucky" son got the benefit of a lot of those learning aids during the summers each year up through junior high as well.

We had workbooks, and a really nice set of wipe off cursive writing work pages, with all the letters and the special lined 'paper' that could be used over and over.

I saved that cursive writing set (although most of the workbooks went out recently) and I'm glad I did. Maybe some of us can pick up some extra income tutoring in cursive writing!

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@Mominohio

That's great!

Some of the malls around here also have learning education stores. We got a bunch of dining table placemats for DD when she was little. One was a map of the world, one was the Periodic Table, which she memorized! She can still remember it.

I am so with you on this, even if your child has a good school. we should be their main teachers and make sure they are well educated. There are so many ways to do it, including our own field trips to museums, etc.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

I receive thank you notes from a friend's daughter (for which I'm grateful!). The young lady is soon to be 15. Her notes are printed in a barely legible style and all the printing is kind of "helter-skelter" across the top 1/3 or less of the note card. Printing these days, OK- if that's all you know. But I guess formatting has gone by the wayside also. I find it all very sad. But I guess it's the way of the future.