Using the Bible as a model, Weaver 1st Grade Penmanship to Praise allows your children to memorize Scripture while practicing their writing. One-inch lines, and suggested practice strokes allow children to master their small-motor skills. The result? Legible handwriting! Being able to communicate clearly is important in today's society. This program will take your child through the ball-and-stick method to put them on the road to clear written communication. Daily lesson plans are included, making your job as a homeschool teacher a breeze. At the end of the week, the child chooses a border sheet and writes the verse on it in his best handwriting. Then he can decorate the border sheet and display his work. Border sheets include age-appropriate pictures, such as balloons, crayons, T-shirts, kites, and stars, to name just a few.

Complete instructions for teaching Weaver 1st Grade Penmanship to Praise are found within the beginning pages, as well as information on teaching left-handed writers. Lists of Bible verses, corresponding with the five Weaver Volumes, are also included within Penmanship to Praise. This program is consumable, so you'll need to purchase books for each child in each grade level. Designed to be used after the Kindergarten Penmanship to Praise level, and followed with Weaver 2nd Grade Penmanship to Praise. Order your copy of Weaver 1st Grade Penmanship to Praise from Alpha Omega Publications and be encouraged—your child can write!

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"This is my second year of homeschooling, and my first with The Weaver Curriculum. After completing my first year, I felt that something was lacking. I teach my children at home, so they can learn about God and how He is involved in every area of our lives, but I felt like we were just having a devotional and then moving on to the "rest" of school. I wanted more for us. Then, God led me to The Weaver Curriculum. It has met our needs perfectly. I love how all of the subjects are tied to the Bible. I also love the hands-on activities. My children retain so much because they are actively engaged in learning."

-Jennifer S., AL

"My husband and I have been homeschooling our 15-year-old son since he was 11 and our 10-year-old daughter since she was 5. We are so happy we decided to homeschool our children. We feel they are receiving the best education possible with the AOP curriculum. Our children enjoy their home education. Our son especially enjoys it, since he remembers what it was like in school: noisy classrooms, not enough individual time with teachers, bullies, etc."

-Yvonne S., MI

"I have been homeschooling for seven years and have used curriculum from AOP every year. I started with it when my two older children were in preschool and kindergarten. I am now homeschooling four children. It is so nice to know that AOP is there with so many great products to make my life easier as a homeschooler! Thanks AOP!"

-Angela O., MN

"I am so excited! I have been praying about homeschooling my son for two years. We finally decided that the time was now, and he will be leaving public school and starting homeschool next semester. I felt like God was answering our prayer by providing an affordable curriculum that is Christ-centered."

-Jennifer D., AR

"I feel strongly that homeschooling prepares a child for college in a very effective way. If one takes time to consider, college is more similar to homeschooling, where concepts are more self-taught through study than public school, where concepts are learned primarily in groups. I was homeschooled for almost all of my school years using AOP. My mother used AOP because the curriculum was easy to use with the multiple-age groups she was teaching. When I got to college, I had very few problems. Good grades came easily, and I recently graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I feel that this is very much because of my home education. I am now looking into ordering AOP preschool materials for my own son. I highly recommend this company because of their curriculum's simple format, comprehensive materials, and Christian base."

-Esther P., AR

"I just wanted to tell you how wonderful you are for providing us with everything we need to give our children a wonderful Christian-based education. I have homeschooled all of my children. Since I discovered AOP, nothing I used before you compared. I am even able to homeschool my youngest son successfully, despite the fact that he has Asperger's Syndrome. Again, thank you so much for the love and dedication you show to all of God's children."

-Lynne B., MO

"I am writing to tell you of the wonderful experience I have had with your curriculum. I began homeschooling my thirteen-year-old son when he was four years old and in preschool. Subjects that I would not have had the time or ability to teach him personally have been studied with confidence, creating an independent learner. The curriculum has provided a means to systematically learn at a pace that is comfortable for him, while completing the course work for the year. The well researched and presented information provide opportunities for understanding the content, while igniting an interest to learn more about the subject matter. The biblical integration has been a blessing to me and has strengthened my son's knowledge and faith. Having AOP as my partner in my child's education has supported me and confirmed in my mind that I have the ability to homeschool my child throughout his high school years. Thank you for providing these excellent materials."

-Mary Annthipie B., NJ

"This is my first year of homeschooling, and after much prayer and consideration, I selected The Weaver Curriculum. It has allowed me to have both of my children learning about the same topics at the same time at their own individual levels. Prior to beginning homeschooling, I thought I knew how my son would best learn. I thought it would be with workbooks and lots of reading. While he does learn that way, I've found that he learns even better with the hands-on focus of The Weaver Curriculum. I love it and wish more people knew about it. Though this is my first year, I am excited about the curriculum and would like to share my enthusiasm with other homeschoolers."

-Robin M., NM

"We used The Weaver Curriculum for our two children all through elementary and part of high school. Did it work for us? You decide. They were always above grade level on the Stanford Achievement Tests, and both are college graduates (one with an associate's degree working on his bachelor's, one with a master's degree). Our son is a police officer, and our daughter is a special agent for the NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service). Both had no problems in college or trouble getting a fantastic job, and both are citizens of high integrity with a strong faith in God. We specifically chose The Weaver Curriculum to bring our family closer together in faith and learning. We are now approaching the second generation of Weaver users, and Grandma couldn't be happier!! Just thought you should know our success!"

-Judy O., MI

"My wife and I have homeschooled our children for six years, and our last one just graduated. We used your Bible-based materials to teach our children the Christian faith, and it is through your programs that they have a sound foundation to stand on. I have also seen my wife grow as a Christian through your studies. Thanks for being a company God can use to spread the Good News and help our children see light in this dark world. Your light shines brightly. Never stop allowing the Spirit to work in your company."

-Greg D., AL

"I am teaching my five children and two additional children with The Weaver Curriculum, and I love it! It saves me so much time because I only end up teaching a subject once. When using this program, kids remember everything you do. I first started homeschooling with The Weaver Curriculum, but then I switched because a friend told me it was too much work. After spending a lot of money and wasting a lot of time, I found she was totally wrong. My kids begged me to go back to Weaver. We make learning fun and create family memories. Its most rewarding point is that it centers our lives and learning around God's Word."

-Cynthia L., IN

"I have found that my children's level of retention has increased dramatically with The Weaver Curriculum's unit study method. Best of all, they're enjoying schoolwork once again! My husband and I have really enjoyed doing things with our children, too. We now have found that we CAN teach outside of textbooks. We have been extremely impressed with Weaver, and the service we have received from AOP has been nothing short of excellent. We have plans to use The Weaver Curriculum for the remainder of our children's schooling. What a fantastic product! May God bless you."

-Jillian D.,

"I have just completed my order with AOP for our homeschooling materials for the next school year. For the first time in the two years I have been homeschooling our three boys, I feel a complete peace and excitement for the school year to come. As many homeschoolers do, I have researched and tried many of the homeschooling products available. Indeed, the choices are endless. However, I have finally found a curriculum with AOP that fits our family's values, goals, learning styles, and lifestyle. Thank you for offering quality products at such an affordable price. We look forward to many years of learning with AOP and the blessings that are sure to come. God bless you all at AOP!"

-Brenda S., NM