When it comes to teaching a child cursive writing, you want the best workbook using sound teaching principles. Don't settle for a workbook created by a nonprofessional educator. This workbook and the others in the series, "Having Fun Cursive Writing with Blythe," was created by Dr. Melissa Caudle, an award-winning Principal of the Year, with more than twenty years of experience in education who designed and implemented curriculum and has authored bestselling children's books. This book series uses the American cursive letter formations, whereas many others do not. Would you go to a lawyer for surgery? Then why would you want a book that teaches cursive writing written by someone who is not certified in education or who has never taught children in a classroom? Before purchasing another book that teaches cursive writing, investigate the credentials of the author. Dr. Melissa Caudle holds lifetime certifications as a K-12 teacher, principal, and superintendent, having earned a Ph.D. in Statistics and Curriculum and Instruction. In Book 1, your child learned how to write the cursive alphabet. In this book, your child will master cursive writing by learning how to write numbers, seasons, months, and names. Learning to write cursive is an important skill and research as proven that children who do learn, it impacts their thinking, language, and memory. Repeated studies have proven the connection between the left and right hemispheres of the brain when writing. I have outlined this book strategically for your child to master cursive writing. Here is the order that your child will learn to write cursive in this book. 1. Numbers 2. Seasons 3. Months of the year 4. Colors 5. Names This series uses sound principles of teaching. Your child must practice and master writing the alphabet; that is why it is highly recommended that you purchase Book 4, "Lined Cursive Writing Practice Book." The series includes: Book 1 - Tracing and Writing the Cursive Alphabet in Lower and Uppercase from A - Z Book 2 - Cursive Writing Numbers, Colors, Seasons, Months, & Names Book 3 - Writing Short Words and Sentences in Cursive Book 4 - Lined Cursive Writing Practice Book Please remember, writing in cursive is a fun activity, as well as your child learning a new skill.