Name: Italic Handwriting Book C Grade 2
Brand: Getty-Dubay Productions
SKU: 005-462
Price: 13.75 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

How often should my 2nd grader use the workbook?

Accepted Answer

For students, shorter, meaningful and regular practice is better than longer and/or sporadic sessions. For 2nd graders, we recommend 45-100 minutes per week (9-20 minutes per day).

Question 2

What is the best approach for learning Getty-Dubay Italics?

Accepted Answer

Some general recommendations: Plan on practicing no more than a page at one sitting. Spend some time during practice doing some self-assessment. Encourage the student to choose which letters (or joins) they did well, have them mark them and try to replicate those. Ask them to choose which ones they feel do not match the model and therefore need a mental plan (e.g. “I want the ‘h’ ascender downstroke to be straighter”.) Put practice to use as soon as you can. For instance, try to avoid asking them to practice a single letter over and over. While you might be tempted to jump around in the book, we suggest going page by page, reading all the material as you go. Do start with the “Pre-Test” sample of your student's current handwriting. It will be important to see how your student's handwriting has changed over time when the book is finished and the student does the “Post-test". While you may experience improved handwriting after just a few sessions, most gains will come from repeated practice over time. Handwriting is a lifelong skill built up over many years of study. As you use the workbook, encourage the student to try out your new handwriting on other school work, especially spelling and vocabulary lists, writing short compositions, thank you notes, and other correspondence.

Question 3

What do "basic" and "cursive" mean?

Accepted Answer

Print / Basic / Manuscript : Writing with no letter joins. Some systems call their printing "ball and stick." Cursive / Script / Longhand : Writing with joined letters. Used to increase the speed and ease of writing by limiting the number of times one lifts the pen or pencil from the paper. Serif : An addition to the letter used in cursive writing to initiate the join. Letterform : The path the writing tool takes to form the letter, numeral or punctuation. Calligraphy : Literally means "Beautiful writing". Used for formal correspondence, presentations, or artwork. Not intended to be written quickly. Tools: edged pen and ink (either felt, cartridge or dipped), or brush. Handwriting : Everyday writing used for communication and notes, often with the necessity for speed and legibility. Tools: pencil, felt-tip or ball-point pen, crayon, etc.

Question 4

How do I choose the correct Getty-Dubay book for my student?

Accepted Answer

The Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series is a developmentally appropriate course that starts with Book A, is designed for use in Kindergarten, and progresses by grade through Book G. Each book supports the motor skill, attention span, and content level of its respective grade level. If your student needs remedial handwriting work, it is best to use that Getty-Dubay Italic book that matches the student's language skill. For example, an 8th grader who needs help with basic italic would probably be happier using Book G, instead of going back to Books A or B.

Question 5

Do you have any special hints about critiquing a child's handwriting? Should I praise even when I see there is room for improvement?

Accepted Answer

Ask the child to look at the letter and tell you how it's different from the model. Is it wider, taller, thinner, smaller? Are the letters further apart than the model? Never, ever use the word "wrong." It is simply different from the model. Encourage the child to assess his/her own writing, with your guidance.

Question 6

Are your books good for left-handed people?

Accepted Answer

Our books useful no matter with which hand you write. One way this is true is that where possible the page content is arranged carefully so that your writing hand does not cover up the handwriting model you are copying. For left handers we recommend having your wrist below the line of writing and slanting the paper down to the right — in other words, a slight turn in the clockwise direction. Having good over-all posture and enough space for comfortable movement of your arm are also important for a good handwriting experience. For parents of left-handed children: Left-handedness is perfectly natural, but does present some challenges in our right-handed-centric world. The good news is that, with encouragement, left-handed writers do find ways to adapt. Never insist that the student change writing hands.

Question 7

How to Use

Accepted Answer

How to Use Italic Handwriting
Pace like a pro. Two pages a week is the sweet spot—enough to stretch growing skills without tipping into “too much.” Slow and steady builds handwriting heroes.
Follow their rhythm. Some kids breeze through a page, others prefer bite-sized bits with a breather in between. Either way, cheer on the effort, not just the finish line.
Create a handwriting hideaway. Find a calm corner of the day—maybe post-snack, pre-story—to open the book and settle in. When it’s cozy and consistent, handwriting becomes a habit, not a hassle.
Watch confidence bloom. With each swoop and curve, your child isn’t just learning to write beautifully—he’s gaining hand control, focus, and a quiet kind of pride that lingers long after the pencil’s down.

Italic Handwriting Book C Grade 2

Overview

Italic Handwriting Book C – Second Grade