Good handwriting is not just for handwriting class. Legible handwriting will help in all school subjects. Clearly written communication is important throughout life. This book guides in the development of legible handwriting and provides the practice children need to progress and succeed. Improving Manuscript Writing uses the simplified Zaner-Bloser alphabet models to further develop a student's handwriting. Frequent reviews and evaluation of letter size, spacing, and shape remind students of ways to improve their manuscript writing. Students also practice with numerals 1-10; counting and writing numerals. Introduction of basic cursive strokes along with lowercase and uppercase cursive letters is included.