The best thing we can do is teach our children to copy Jesus and His Word. We can never underestimate the power of the Word of God in our children’s hearts and minds. It is the beginning of wisdom and understanding. In fact, speaking of copying, Jesus had something to say about that. He copied His Father. He only did what He saw His Father doing. John 5:19 says, “So Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of His own accord, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise.’” We would do well to teach our children to copy Jesus. Learn more from Deborah Wuehler, senior editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, in Episode 13 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “Cursive and Copywork.”

Connections

Connect with God’s Word 

Click to find over a dozen Bible Verses about Writing.

Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine 

For more on cursive and copywork, click on the links to these articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:

• “15 Ways to Motivate Your Child To Do Copywork”
• “The Power of Penmanship”
• “Mason Inspired Methods for Teaching Writing”
• “Teaching Cursive in Your Homeschool”
• “Cursive Handwriting Does Serve a Purpose”
• “The Art of Penmanship”
• “Ten Tips for Excellent Handwriting” 
• “Handwriting: A Challenge and A Joy”

Access our Digital Magazine Library to search for articles on dysgraphia or any homeschool topic important to you. 

Connect with Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode

• Draw and Write Through History
• How to Draw Illuminated Letters – YouTube
• Illuminated Letters Coloring Pages
• Yoropen
• Dianne Craft’s Writing for Struggling Learners 

Connect to Product and Curriculum Reviews

With so many products available, would you like a little help in making curriculum choices? The Old Schoolhouse® has a compilation of Product and Curriculum Reviews on Handwriting. 

Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com 

One price covers curriculum for the entire family. Every subject. Every grade. Every student. There are no textbooks to buy. SchoolhouseTeachers.com is self-paced with hundreds of courses, lesson plans, and parent support. Join SchoolhouseTeachers.com for curriculum and resources, like this course: 

Everyday Copywork Homeschool Language Arts Course

These Everyday Copywork homeschool language arts passages provide penmanship practice, in both print and cursive, through copying Bible portions, excerpts of literature, foreign language selections, and much more. There are many different lengths, and the copywork varies in difficulty, so it is suitable for many homeschool student ages. Alphabet worksheets are also available for the little ones who are just learning to print. Students can improve penmanship with more than 175 copywork selections in both print and cursive. This course also offers a selection of Everyday Spanish Copywork lessons, helpful for students who wish to practice their Spanish language skills or Spanish-speaking students who wish to practice their handwriting skills.

Connect with The Canadian Schoolhouse

Canadians and homeschoolers everywhere can access and enjoy the wonderful content of The Canadian Schoolhouse, a division of The Old Schoolhouse®. Here is an article from the site titled “The Benefits of Cursive Handwriting.”

Connect with The Homeschool Minute 

Spend a minute with your friends from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine!

The Homeschool Minute is a weekly eNewsletter for anyone homeschooling or considering starting. It’s brief yet packed with a powerful dose of encouragement to keep you going strong in your commitment to your family and to the Lord. Subscribe to the free homeschool newsletter.

Connect with the TOS App

Do you have the new and enhanced TOS App? It is the hub for homeschooling. You can access all The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine articles—and more—wherever you go, whenever you need them. Search for homeschooling topics important to you. You will find curriculum choices, resources, homeschool advice, help, and encouragement. The app content is updated weekly. The TOS App is now better than ever, and it is free. You can find the TOS App on Google Play or download at the App Store today! 

Connect with Upcoming Episodes

New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here is what you can look forward to next: 

• 5/1/23: Episode 14—“How Should We Celebrate the Homeschool Mom?” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
• 5/8/23: Episode 15—“Help When Special Needs Are Hard” hosted by Stephanie Morrison of The Canadian Schoolhouse
• 5/15/23: Episode 16—“Remembering Why We Homeschool” hosted by Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com and The Canadian Schoolhouse

Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We would love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.