The Grade 1 Manuscript eBook is a downloadable pdf file of handwriting practice pages for first grade through senior high. These practice pages are in today's most popular font. Similar to the writing style most of us would have learned in grade school. First grade students learning manuscript copy thirty-six quotes centered on the founding principles of the United States and character qualities such as honesty and hard work. Quotes chosen for the primary level are short enough to memorize, laying a foundation for future history and civics instruction. Following are some sample quotes from the first grade program. It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. ~George Washington I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice. ~Abraham Lincoln The free man cannot be long an ignorant man. ~William McKinley I have never been hurt by what I have not said. ~Calvin Coolidge Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. ~Ronald Reagan Here is a link to some sample pages.
