This 3 DVD bundle is great for schools, libraries and homes that need support for different teaching programs or developmental levels. Included in the Steps4Kids penmanship bundle are:

1. Step4Kids to Write Their ABCs: Each letter can be accessed directly for targeted practice or "all play can be selected for instruction of letters in groupings that build upon similar letter strokes (e.g. c, d, g, etc.). Drawing breaks are used after select letters to help keep children engaged and to help reinforce the letter stroke. A special track is included to help teach pencil grips, support left handed writers, recognize and correct common writing mistakes and more! (100+ reading words introduced). Awards include: "DVD of the Year" (Creative Child Magazine), "10 Best Audio Video Products" for Children (Dr. Toy), and the "5 Star Award of Excellence" (The ToyMan™). Also earned a double star endorsement by the KIDS FIRST! Coalition for Quality Children's Media and the Seal of Approval from the ToyMan™ (approx. run time: 60 minutes);

2. Steps4Kids to Write Cursive: All letters can be accessed directly or taught using the "all play" feature to learn letters in groupings that share a common stroke. Includes a separate track to teach how to connect the letters to learn how to write words and when to connect uppercase letters. Also includes a adult support track with tips on how to support left handed writers, teach pencil grip, and more. To help keep children engaged at school and at home, "Look2Write" breaks are interspersed where children are shown colorful pictures and a set of cursive letters and race to find as many words or concepts shown in the pictures that begin with the letters shown! (100+ cursive words are also introduced to help children learn how to read cursive words). Awards include: Parents' Choice Foundation, "Editor's Choice" Award from the ToyMan™, and "100 Best Children's Products" (Dr. Toy) (approx. run time: 60 minutes); and,

3. Steps4Kids to Write Modern Manuscript: Included on the BookList "Top Videos for Students" list (August 2011), this DVD also focuses upon the introduction and learning of 100+ reading words that are taught with the letter demonstrations of both the upper and lowercase letters. Letter sounds and words are introduced before each letter demonstration and then after the letter groupings are practice tests to help children recognize and memorize the words shown with the letters. Drawing breaks use the letters are also included to reinforce select letter strokes. The Modern Manuscript DVD supports italic printing programs such as D'Nealian®. Awards include: "Media of the Year" (Creative Child Magazine), "Best Vacation Product" (Dr. Toy) as an educational skills builder (approx. run time: 80 minutes).

Excellent instructional support to help at home or at school! Classroom friendly narration and background music with easy-to-follow instructions! Handwriting dvds use video modeling to help children learn how to write their letters on 3 lined paper. Children watch how the letter is written then try to write it as they follow along with the visual and auditory instruction.

Notes: Made in the USA/CPSIA compliant. Co-designed by an occupational therapist with over a decade of experience in public and private schools and private settings.