Susan Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I want to make some resources for my new school, which uses the cursive from the line handwriting style. The font " boring boring" really doesnt look right, are there any others? Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 We use 'Handwriting for windows' which we bought in and installed on all computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 (edited) we bought startwrite think you can use it free for a trial period http://www2.sherston.com/ipw/guide.aspx?prodid=100 Edited November 26, 2006 by Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 there's one called national primary we use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I have always used Sassoonprimary/infant but you do have to buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 (edited) We previously used Sassoon but decided to adopt a fully cursive from the line joined style throughout the school Edited November 26, 2006 by Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leapfrog Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I use handwriting for windows too, it can be adjusted to form the 'f' and 's' etc in the school style too which I find useful. I did try and be clever and cut and paste it here... but ended up with junk! It can be cut and pasted into Word to add graphics too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 I want this for my own use at home so dont think handwriting for windows is an option unless its very cheap!? I have always used "Sassons" and will continue to do so for reading resources but want something to make handwriting resources ie name cards to race initially! Thanks for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Our school bought 'Handwriting for Windows' to put on all computers. Then each member of staff borrowed the CD to install on their own personal computers at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 We use nearly the same font as Marion, only s and z are different, and I find my Reception children pick this up very quickly. Unfortunately ours is from our heads last school, and there are faults when you use it on the PC, like joins are not correct so your using italic etc. I'm starting to used joined writing when I write out cheques now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leapfrog Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Hi Susan Have just checked its £30 for a single user - details here... I hope as I've never done this on here before! http://www.kber.co.uk/hfw.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 hi Leapfrog, thanks for that! I have found that site and another where I think it was slightly cheaper but I dont really want to spend that much at the moment. Looks like I might have to improvise after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Susan, I found a dotted-line font called Primer Apples which has flicks but no lead-ins. (As a school we don't adopt lead-ins til Y1 anyway.) I made name-tracing cards (font size 100pt), put orange blobs on as starting points for each letter, laminated these and gave them away as free gifts at one of our recent FSU 'Open House' meetings (PR/phonics input focus). Within a week of these going home the impact on name-writing has been HUGE!! And such little effort to do them too! http://www.searchfreefonts.com/fonts/p33.htm Website called: Search Free Fonts.com Sorry, tried to make this an active link but doesn't seem to have worked. Good luck. ...or then again maybe it has....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 looks good and yes it is an active link. I nearly sounded like I understood what I was talking about Thanks Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Thanks for that dustbunny. After several attempts I have actually managed to download it to my computer and print out some names! Should be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 thanks for that, dustbunny. I usually use a font called jardotty on thebigbus.com but your suggestion will be easier to adapt. Off to play now! Welcome aboard, by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I use 'Handwriting for Windows' for my cursive formation resources, and Sassoon for all the others SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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