{"product_id":"write-like-a-patriot-master-books-penmanship-a-whole-child-approach-grades-3","title":"Write Like A Patriot: Master Books Penmanship: A Whole-Child Approach | Grades 3+","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoost cursive handwriting fluency with this practice workbook that alternates between pencil-and-paper copy work and physical exercises that build the hand, finger, and core strength needed for confident writing. A Christian worldview and American history theme give students something meaningful to write, making\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrite Like a Patriot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea workbook that addresses the whole child: mind, body, and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor students who already have a basic cursive foundation and are ready to build fluency. Designed for grade 4, suitable for grades 3 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nlpg.com\/amfile\/file\/download\/file\/1471\/product\/4960\/\" class=\"am-filelink leading-8 hover:underline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWrite Like A Patriot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-background-lazy-load=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"CJ3N1YE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprove cursive penmanship through patriotic passages and body strengthening exercises — for grades 3 and up. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eWrite Like a Patriot\u003c\/em\u003e, you’ll connect handwriting practice to content that actually matters, so your child is absorbing something meaningful while they develop legible, flowing cursive handwriting. Creative expression, fun facts, full-color illustrations, and a wide variety of hand, finger, and body strengthening experiences make this workbook fun for kids!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Whole-Child Approach with a Biblical Emphasis\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrite Like a Patriot\u003c\/em\u003e takes a whole-child approach to cursive, engaging the mind, body, and heart to create a lasting learning experience. Yes, your child gets plenty of practice forming and connecting letters. But they also build fine motor strength and coordination, mature in focus and patience, and reflect on history, character, and spiritual themes through the carefully selected passages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Christian worldview permeates this practice workbook. Your child will copy scripture passages, read the examples of American heroes who followed God’s lead, and repeatedly see themes of prayer and Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Your Student Will Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop legible, consistent cursive handwriting with correct letter formation and spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild stamina and muscle memory, making cursive automatic so children can eventually focus on meaning more than handwriting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove attention to detail through proper alignment, size, and spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect handwriting practice with history by engaging with stories of American patriots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen Christian faith through Bible passages and references to godly character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild the physical foundation for writing through hand, finger, and core strengthening exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than a Handwriting Workbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lesson pairs copy work with physical exercises that build the strength and coordination the body needs for confident, lasting penmanship. Your child will copy some of the most important words in our nation's history alongside fun exercises like popping bubble wrap, wringing a wet cloth, doing superman holds, using tongs, and more. These aren't filler activities. They build the gross and fine motor skills that make fluent cursive possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works: Simple, Flexible, Open-and-Go\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrite Like a Patriot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, you’ll spend just 30 minutes per day twice a week to give your child the necessary practice and skill development for beautiful cursive handwriting. Follow the clearly laid out 36-week schedule or opt for the accelerated one-semester pace, also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the supply list for any household object you may need week by week: a stapler, a washcloth, playdough, etc. An Answer Key provides solutions to the mazes and matching activities along with grading suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s fully open-and-go and all-in-one. Your child writes directly in the workbook where all directions for the parent are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadiness Benchmarks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for grade 4, but suitable for grades 3 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrite Like a Patriot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eassumes a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emastery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof print manuscript and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebasic understanding\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eof how to form cursive letters. Missing either foundation? Start with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandwriting: A to Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor print writing and then progress to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCatch on to Cursive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore starting\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrite Like a Patriot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. (See the full Scope and Sequence for more detail and product comparisons.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther prerequisites are the ability to read simple sentences, pencil control, and good posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-xl my-3\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"no-decoration\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Supply List\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested Daily Schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eScope and Sequence\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 1\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerica’s Christian Foundations—Patrick Henry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Washington—First in the Hearts of His Countrymen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 2\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamuel Adams—The Voice of Liberty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Hancock—Bold Faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 3\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Witherspoon—Pastor and Patriot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobert Treat Paine—Defender of Justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 4\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrancis Hopkinson—Musician of Liberty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Hart—The Farmer Patriot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 5\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoger Sherman—The Peacemaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrancis Lewis—Faith Under Fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 6\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilliam Williams—Steadfast and True\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenjamin Franklin—\u003cem\u003eThe First American\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 7\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mayflower Compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeclaration of Independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 8\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Constitution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Preamble\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe the People\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 9\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bill of Rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Emancipation Proclamation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 10\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Prayer at Valley Forge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Continental Congress Calls for Prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 11\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLincoln’s Call to National Humility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames Madison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 12\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Quincy Adams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbraham Lincoln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 13\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUlysses S. Grant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenjamin Harrison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 14\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheodore Roosevelt—Preserving Beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRonald Reagan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 15\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge H. W. Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartha Washington—A Woman of Steadfast Faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 16\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbigail Adams—Faithful Counselor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolley Madison—Courage and Compassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 17\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSarah Polk—The Prayerful First Lady\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJulia Grant—A Faithful Supporter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 18\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLou Hoover—Service with a Smile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatrick Henry’s Famous Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 19\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGettysburg Address—Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree at Last—Martin Luther King Jr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 20\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnshaken Foundations—President George W. Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetsy Ross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 21\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaul Revere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthan Allen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 22\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Washington Carver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarriet Tubman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 23\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClara Barton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrederick Douglass—Voice for Freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 24\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJonathan Edwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Whitefield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 25\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Wesley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter Cartwright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 26\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwight L. Moody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilly Graham—Living with Purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 27\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Army Goes Rolling Along\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnchors Aweigh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 28\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Marines’ Hymn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOff We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 29\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSemper Supra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSemper Paratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 30\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Star-Spangled Banner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Part 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Star-Spangled Banner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Part 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 31\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAmerica the Beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Part 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAmerica the Beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Part 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 32\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Country ’Tis of Thee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eYankee Doodle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 33\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Bless America\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHome on the Range\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 34\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod of Our Fathers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemembering God’s Hand in America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 35\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratitude for Freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonor for Those Who Served\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eLesson 36\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Nation Under God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Prayer for America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching Resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer Key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"New Leaf Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43098525696077,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/4390\/8941\/files\/write-like-a-patriot-front-cover-1st.png?v=1780773351","url":"https:\/\/sunnysproutseducation.com\/products\/write-like-a-patriot-master-books-penmanship-a-whole-child-approach-grades-3","provider":"Sunny Sprouts Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}