Begin to teach italic handwriting using the "Italic Handwriting Series," which ranges from Book A for Kindergarten to Book G for 6th Grade. Junior high students may start with Book G, and High School students may begin with "Write Now," which is geared toward adults.
Follow the teaching hints in the "Italic Handwriting Series Instruction Manual." This manual covers all books in the series, A through G. "Write Now" is self-explanatory and contains self-learning tips.
Teach at least three times a week until children have completed the workbook for their grade level. Check your child's posture from time to time because poor posture makes writing more difficult and causes muscle strain.
Assign short writing assignments for additional practice both for lessons and for everyday writing. For example, use italic handwriting to make notes on the family calendar or to add items to the grocery list. Once you have learned italic handwriting, use it as often as possible.
Give your children an opportunity to display their elegant and legible italic handwriting. Write thank you letters to family and friends, make place cards, design birthday and holiday cards, fill out customer service evaluations and label anything around the house that needs a beautiful italic label.