Write Like A Patriot: Master Books Penmanship: A Whole-Child Approach
Overview
Boost cursive handwriting fluency with this practice workbook that alternates between pencil-and-paper copy work and physical exercises that build the hand, finger, and core strength needed for confident writing. A Christian worldview and American history theme give students something meaningful to write, making Write Like a Patriot a workbook that addresses the whole child: mind, body, and spirit.
For students who already have a basic cursive foundation and are ready to build fluency. Designed for grade 4, suitable for grades 3 and up.
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Product Details
| SKU | M451-0 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Master Books |
| Weight (in lbs) | 1.00 |
| Title | Write Like A Patriot: Master Books Penmanship: A Whole-Child Approach |
| Subtitle | Practicing Cursive with Patriotic Passages |
| ISBN 13 | 9781683444510 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Page Count | 210 |
| Publisher | New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC |
| Dimensions (in inches) | 8 1/2 x 11 |
More Information
Improve cursive penmanship through patriotic passages and body strengthening exercises — for grades 3 and up.
With Write Like a Patriot, you’ll connect handwriting practice to content that actually matters, so your child is absorbing something meaningful while they develop legible, flowing cursive handwriting. Creative expression, fun facts, full-color illustrations, and a wide variety of hand, finger, and body strengthening experiences make this workbook fun for kids!
A Whole-Child Approach with a Biblical Emphasis
Write Like a Patriot takes a whole-child approach to cursive, engaging the mind, body, and heart to create a lasting learning experience. Yes, your child gets plenty of practice forming and connecting letters. But they also build fine motor strength and coordination, mature in focus and patience, and reflect on history, character, and spiritual themes through the carefully selected passages.
A Christian worldview permeates this practice workbook. Your child will copy scripture passages, read the examples of American heroes who followed God’s lead, and repeatedly see themes of prayer and Christian faith.
What Your Student Will Gain
- Develop legible, consistent cursive handwriting with correct letter formation and spacing.
- Build stamina and muscle memory, making cursive automatic so children can eventually focus on meaning more than handwriting.
- Improve attention to detail through proper alignment, size, and spacing.
- Connect handwriting practice with history by engaging with stories of American patriots.
- Strengthen Christian faith through Bible passages and references to godly character.
- Build the physical foundation for writing through hand, finger, and core strengthening exercises.
More Than a Handwriting Workbook
Each lesson pairs copy work with physical exercises that build the strength and coordination the body needs for confident, lasting penmanship. Your child will copy some of the most important words in our nation's history alongside fun exercises like popping bubble wrap, wringing a wet cloth, doing superman holds, using tongs, and more. These aren't filler activities. They build the gross and fine motor skills that make fluent cursive possible.
How It Works: Simple, Flexible, Open-and-Go
With Write Like a Patriot, you’ll spend just 30 minutes per day twice a week to give your child the necessary practice and skill development for beautiful cursive handwriting. Follow the clearly laid out 36-week schedule or opt for the accelerated one-semester pace, also included.
Check the supply list for any household object you may need week by week: a stapler, a washcloth, playdough, etc. An Answer Key provides solutions to the mazes and matching activities along with grading suggestions.
It’s fully open-and-go and all-in-one. Your child writes directly in the workbook where all directions for the parent are also included.
Readiness Benchmarks
Designed for grade 4, but suitable for grades 3 and up.
Write Like a Patriot assumes a mastery of print manuscript and a basic understanding of how to form cursive letters. Missing either foundation? Start with Handwriting: A to Zoo for print writing and then progress to Catch on to Cursive before starting Write Like a Patriot. (See the full Scope and Sequence for more detail and product comparisons.)
Other prerequisites are the ability to read simple sentences, pencil control, and good posture.
Table of Contents
- Course Description
- Master Supply List
- Suggested Daily Schedule
- Lessons
- Scope and Sequence
- Lesson 1
- America’s Christian Foundations—Patrick Henry
- George Washington—First in the Hearts of His Countrymen
- Lesson 2
- Samuel Adams—The Voice of Liberty
- John Hancock—Bold Faith
- Lesson 3
- John Witherspoon—Pastor and Patriot
- Robert Treat Paine—Defender of Justice
- Lesson 4
- Francis Hopkinson—Musician of Liberty
- John Hart—The Farmer Patriot
- Lesson 5
- Roger Sherman—The Peacemaker
- Francis Lewis—Faith Under Fire
- Lesson 6
- William Williams—Steadfast and True
- Benjamin Franklin—The First American
- Lesson 7
- The Mayflower Compact
- Declaration of Independence
- Lesson 8
- The Constitution
- The Preamble We the People
- Lesson 9
- The Bill of Rights
- The Emancipation Proclamation
- Lesson 10
- The Prayer at Valley Forge
- The Continental Congress Calls for Prayer
- Lesson 11
- Lincoln’s Call to National Humility
- James Madison
- Lesson 12
- John Quincy Adams
- Abraham Lincoln
- Lesson 13
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Benjamin Harrison
- Lesson 14
- Theodore Roosevelt—Preserving Beauty
- Ronald Reagan
- Lesson 15
- George H. W. Bush
- Martha Washington—A Woman of Steadfast Faith
- Lesson 16
- Abigail Adams—Faithful Counselor
- Dolley Madison—Courage and Compassion
- Lesson 17
- Sarah Polk—The Prayerful First Lady
- Julia Grant—A Faithful Supporter
- Lesson 18
- Lou Hoover—Service with a Smile
- Patrick Henry’s Famous Words
- Lesson 19
- Gettysburg Address—Abraham Lincoln
- Free at Last—Martin Luther King Jr.
- Lesson 20
- Unshaken Foundations—President George W. Bush
- Betsy Ross
- Lesson 21
- Paul Revere
- Ethan Allen
- Lesson 22
- George Washington Carver
- Harriet Tubman
- Lesson 23
- Clara Barton
- Frederick Douglass—Voice for Freedom
- Lesson 24
- Jonathan Edwards
- George Whitefield
- Lesson 25
- John Wesley
- Peter Cartwright
- Lesson 26
- Dwight L. Moody
- Billy Graham—Living with Purpose
- Lesson 27
- The Army Goes Rolling Along
- Anchors Aweigh
- Lesson 28
- The Marines’ Hymn
- Off We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder
- Lesson 29
- Semper Supra
- Semper Paratus
- Lesson 30
- The Star-Spangled Banner — Part 1
- The Star-Spangled Banner — Part 2
- Lesson 31
- America the Beautiful — Part 1
- America the Beautiful — Part 2
- Lesson 32
- My Country ’Tis of Thee
- Yankee Doodle
- Lesson 33
- God Bless America
- Home on the Range
- Lesson 34
- God of Our Fathers
- Remembering God’s Hand in America
- Lesson 35
- Gratitude for Freedom
- Honor for Those Who Served
- Lesson 36
- One Nation Under God
- A Prayer for America
- Lesson 1
- Teaching Resources
- Answer Key
Customer Reviews
The different hand building exercises include gripping activities, playdough, and tracing/drawing activities. After a hand building activity is a quote to copy in cursive. Each day is on a single double sided page, making it easy to add to any system the student is using.
The students are copying not only famous quotes from our forefathers, but also from many other through American history (see book description). Some of the quotes are long so only part is copied though more of the quote is provided. There are also some song lyrics from songs as well.
There is a suggested schedule for one year, or one semester.
I like how the students are suggested to write a prayer (in cursive) for our country.
This course works great while also studying any point of American History. My son also loves copying all the quotes.