Curse that Cursive Writing

Initially we used "Handwriting Without Tears" for cursive handwriting, back when they were in 3rd and 4th grade (age wise). Over the years I have not forced cursive handwriting and since neither Marly nor Chris LIKE cursive handwriting it is not something they use very often. It has come to the point where I am making it an assignment to do some copywork so that they do not loose the skill all together. (See the book "Leadership Education" pg. 140-143 - Ingredient #45 - The Assignment)

A few years ago we used some curriculum from Discover the Scriptures. One of the files on the CD they send with the 4-7th grade disc has copywork in cursive of various scriptures which I allow them to choose which verse to practice that week. Anyone who knows me KNOWS I like freebies, so here is a link to some free Bible Verses at Guest Hollows - you can choose several styles of handwriting, including D'Nelian or Handwriting Without Tears.

So, how to make it fun or inspiring?  For Chris, I am looking for some additional fun in helping him to write jokes in cursive and about cursive. Marly is naturally challenged by perfecting a skill.