When I transitioned from kindergarten teacher to homeschool mom, I searched for a cursive curriculum that went deeper than endless tracing. I wanted my boys to truly understand and connect with the art of penmanship—not just copy letters mindlessly. That's why I created The Cursive Connection, a 40-week curriculum that transforms cursive from repetitive drills into a rich educational experience connecting students with history, literature, and timeless handwriting skills.
More Than Just Tracing
The Cursive Connection takes a holistic approach to traditional American cursive. Students study historical handwriting samples, explore penmanship evolution, practice with classic poetry, and develop skills that last a lifetime. Designed for ages 8 and up (though adults love it too!), the program requires no prerequisites—just a willingness to learn this valuable skill.
Three Ways to Learn
The Online Course - Lifetime digital access with 40 weeks of video instruction and downloadable worksheets you can print as needed.
The Boxed Set - Physical materials delivered to your door, including:
- 40 weeks of curriculum worksheets
- Laminated exemplar with wet-erase marker
- Leather desk mat
- Vintage-style spectacles for examining historical samples
- Surprise writing instruments throughout the course
- Historical handwriting samples
- Journal prompts and expression activities
The Complete Package - Both boxed set and online course combined for the best of both worlds.
What Makes It Different
Study Real History
Using included spectacles, students examine actual historical handwriting—the Declaration of Independence, vintage letters, master penmanship samples. They're learning to read documents that most people can no longer access, becoming part of a select group who can connect with primary historical sources.
Practice with Meaning
Instead of repetitive nonsense phrases, students copy classic poetry, work through journal prompts, and practice with passages that teach something valuable. I recently created a classic poetry unit with 40 weeks of public domain poems that pairs beautifully with the curriculum.
Progressive Development
The 40-week structure allows genuine skill building without rushing. Students develop muscle memory, gain confidence, and can submit work for feedback throughout the course, ultimately receiving a hand-addressed certificate of completion.
Why Cursive Still Matters
Cognitive benefits - Research shows cursive enhances brain development, improves memory, and can help with dyslexia.
Historical literacy - Without cursive, students can't read the Constitution, family letters, or primary sources.
Personal expression - Handwritten notes stand out and communicate care that typing cannot. As the USPS says, "A handwritten letter is like a hug."
Practical efficiency - Once mastered, cursive is faster than printing for note-taking.
Mindfulness practice - The flowing rhythm creates a meditative, stress-reducing activity.
About Your Instructor
I'm Cheyenne Tucker, a certified penmanship instructor and IAMPETH member trained in classical techniques by master penmen. As a former PreK/kindergarten teacher and current homeschool mom of four boys in Utah, I run both Simply Lettered Studio (luxury calligraphy and engraving services) and Simply Lettered Shop (handwriting education and supplies).
I collect handwritten notes from loved ones because their legacy lives in their handwritten words. This personal passion drives everything I do with The Cursive Connection.
Additional Resources
The Simply Lettered Box - Monthly subscription (relaunching spring) with supplies, projects, and workshops featuring guest artists.
Free Practice Resources - Regular downloads including poetry templates and seasonal pages.
YouTube Tutorials - Watch cursive techniques and project demonstrations on my channel.
Quality Supplies - Curated tools including the Cursive Connection Companion Set.
Investment That Lasts
At $179, The Cursive Connection provides comprehensive instruction in a fundamental skill your children will use for life. We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee on the boxed set, and the curriculum integrates seamlessly with any homeschool approach—classical, Charlotte Mason, or eclectic.
The program is self-paced (work as fast or slow as needed), includes specific guidance for left-handed writers, and can be used with multiple children in your family.
Ready to Begin?
The art of cursive doesn't have to disappear from your family. With The Cursive Connection, you're preserving a valuable skill, connecting children with history, and giving them a tool for lifelong self-expression.
Choose your format at simplyletteredshop.com/pages/the-cursive-connection and discover how we're helping families rediscover beautiful handwriting.
Because words never lose their value—and neither does the timeless skill of writing them beautifully by hand.