D’Nealian Handwriting

D’Nealian Handwriting is a handwriting curriculum that uses slightly slanted, curved manuscript letters to make the later transition to cursive smoother. Developed by educator Donald Neal Thurber, it introduces letter formation through sequenced workbook pages, tracing models, and daily writing practice. Parents appreciate the clean, consistent style and the sense that kids are practicing a form that leads naturally into connected writing. While you’ll need to purchase workbooks and teacher guides, D’Nealian can offer good value for families who want a single, cohesive approach to print and cursive from the start.