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Slanted Manuscript Handwriting Practice, Free PDF
Families searching for D'Nealian-style practice want slanted manuscript with exit strokes, not ball-and-stick print. This layout uses a slanted school handwriting face at grade 1 size. We describe the style honestly — slanted continuous-stroke manuscript — rather than claiming to be a specific commercial program. Customize the word and rows in the controls below.
What you need for handwriting practice
- A basic home inkjet or laser printer — print at 100%, scaling off (opens in new tab)
- Letter-size copy paper (32 lb) for crisp lines and margins (opens in new tab)
- Black ink or toner cartridges matched to your printer (opens in new tab)
- Primary pencils with a thicker barrel for small hands (opens in new tab)
- A clipboard so kids can trace at a desk or on the floor (opens in new tab)
- Sheet protectors if you reuse the same page with dry-erase markers (opens in new tab)
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