Beautiful Handwriting The Fun Way | Cursive, Print, Calligraphy, Teach Handwriting, Homeschool Curriculum, Fun Handwriting Practice, Digital Age, Outside
***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with life, constantly giving to others but never making time for yourself? Are you searching for a creative outlet or meaningful “me time”? Have you longed for something that’s fun, inspiring, and helps you step away from the worries of daily life? Would you love to blend your faith and scripture into a simple, approachable art hobby? Hi, I’m Joanna. When I first became a stay-at-home mom with two little ones under two, my world revolved around taking care of my family. Leaving little room for my own needs. L...
108 | "That was actually fun!" — How One Mom Ended Years of Handwriting Battles (With Chaya Ojeda) Part 1
There is a big difference between meaningful fun and fluffy fun.
Chaya talks about how when her child experiences meaningful fun in The Fun Way To Beautiful Handwriting it makes handwriting engaging for the first time.
Want your child engaged in handwriting so they can write beautifully?
You can start here!
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107 | 4 Ways You're Making Achieving Beautiful Handwriting Harder
You think helping them form letters in the right order is helping them write neater
💡 but it's actually taking them further away from writing beautifully.
The short cut?
The Fun Way To Beautiful Handwriting
https://wildplainscalligraphy.com/fun-way-to-beautiful-handwriting
106 | The Better Way To Achieve Beautiful Handwriting For The Next School Year
You've been told beautiful handwriting is all about discipline so you constantly persuade your child to practice everyday even though they are complaining, beg you not and sigh.
The truth?
The handwriting curriculum is depending too much on you.
It depends on you to make handwriting fun to explain how to form the letters to give them enough practiceIt assumed there is a full time handwriting teacher.
Instead there is a better way to beautiful handwriting
and it's right within your reach.
And it's what I...
105 | Make Handwriting The Easiest Subject When Real Life Gets Messy
Hey Mama
Today I share why some handwriting curriculum survive busy seasons... and others quietly disappear every time life gets hectic.
If you've ever had a new baby, gone on vacation, gotten sick, moved, or simply had one of those weeks where homeschool didn't go according to plan, this episode is for you.
You'll discover how to make handwriting one of the easiest subjects to keep going, even when life gets lifeing.
Yours In Fun Handwriting,
Joanna
This Episodes Insights:🌿 Why beautiful handwriting shouldn't depend on perfect homeschool days.
...104 | Welcome To Beautiful Handwriting The Fun Way ✨: Building Hope That Beautiful Handwriting Is Possible For Your Child
Hey Mama!
In this episode I'm building your hope that beautiful handwriting is possible for your child. The multiple copywork books haven't gotten your child there and it's giving them a resistance to handwriting instead of making them want to write. Here is a different way, the fun way that makes the timeless beauty techniques of the past fun and easy for your child to teach to their younger siblings. Remove the stress of being the full time handwriting teacher, and jump into The Fun Way To Beautiful Handwriting as you first step!
✍🏿 The Fun Way To...
Mom Mini: My Child Does b and d Reversals, Is That A Problem?
A mom friend asked me about b and d reversals and she was concerned about it. These reversals are generally not something to worry about. Listen to the episode to understand why.
I just opened up my Fix Your Child’s Handwriting Audit for the month of July.
It's my Voxer audit where I actually look at how your child is writing and give you clear steps to improvement, age appropriate guidelines and show you your child Handwriting Type.
Instead of getting 15 different responses to your handwriting questions, you’ll get:
103 | The Way To Learn Print First So Cursive Feels Easier
Hey Mama!
You want your child to write beautiful cursive but they are resistant and only want to write print. Here's the best way for them to learn to write beautifully and set them up for no-frustration cursive!
Yours In Fun Handwriting,
Joanna
7 day Course to fun handwriting:
I just opened up my Fix Your Child’s Handwriting Audit for the month of July.
It's my Voxer audit where I actually look at how your child is writing and give you clear steps to improvement, age appropriate gu...
102 | 4 Lies You’re Believing As A Homeschooling Mom That Keeps Your Child From Beautiful Handwriting
Hey Mama!
Today I talk about the top lies I see in Homeschooling forums when talking about handwriting. Guaranteed you've seen at least 2 of these anytime you have asked for handwriting advice. Get ready to refute these lies and step into handwriting being the subject your child wants to do ALL day!
Yours In Beautiful Handwriting,
Joanna
I just opened up my Handwriting Lessons Audit for the month of July.
It's my Voxer audit where I actually look at how your child is writing and give you clear steps...
Mom Mini: The Best-Kept Secret To Beautiful Handwriting? Teach The Child You Actually Have
This episode was inspired by a mom telling me that handwriting was one of The worst homeschool subjects and another mom struggling with a "perfectionist" child.
They both were able to describe their children and the approach to handwriting in a lot of details but what were these two moms missing?
They weren't able to close the frustration gap because they didn't understand what their children needed to succeed.
The four types are
Movers Creatives Easy Goers CarefulsI just opened up my Handwriting Lessons Audit for the month of July.
101 | Storytime: How I Teach My Autistic Diagnosed Son To Write Beautifully
Hey Mama!
Do you feel like it's impossible for your child with challenges to learn to write beautifully? It's not with the write method. Today I share how I bridged the gap with my child who was diagnosed with autism so he not only does handwriting lessons but enjoys doing it as well.
I hope this helps teaching your child handwriting to be easy rather than a big challenge.
Yours In Beautiful Handwriting,
Joanna
7 day Course to fun handwriting:
✍🏿 Jump Into Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿
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Mom Mini: Why Most Handwriting Programs "Look Like Everything Else On The Internet"
This episode was inspired by a mom saying to someone who sells handwriting and reading programs that her workbook looks like "everything else on the internet". I dive in to why this is often the case and the frustration it causes mommas and offer a solution.
7 day Course to fun handwriting:
✍🏿 Jump Into Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿
100 | Mom Requested: What Makes Your Handwriting Style You?
Hey Lovely!
Happy 100th Episode! Thanks for being here and listening to this first, fun mom requested episode!
What makes your handwriting you? Today I give you 4 reasons why even when you're copying another style, you can still identify your own handwriting.
Yours In Your Own Style,
Joanna
7 day Course to fun handwriting:
✍🏿 Jump Into Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿
⭐ Join the Handwriting Heroes Circle : wildplainscalligraphy.com/handwritingheroes
⭐Request a topic for this podcast here!
Other Episodes: 94 | T...
99 | Storytime: How I Went From Pushing My Child Through Handwriting Lessons To Him Happily Finding His Own Copywork
Hey Lovely!
When kids are excited to write, they start to lead their own practice times and do lessons by themselves. Today I share my origin story on how I came up with the Building Strokes Method and the impact it made on my oldest.
When you make handwriting fun for you child you become a mom of an independent learner who believes learning new things is fun. Fun Handwriting In 15 minutes is the start of the shift to stop making handwriting the worst subject and turn it into the most exciting. This episode will...
98 | Only Listen To This If You Want Your Child To Love Handwriting (The Building Strokes Series)
Hey Mama!
Handwriting seems to be the one homeschool subject that kids don't find fun and it's stressful because it's a core subject. If your dream was to see your child writing beautifully and enjoying it, this is the episode to listen to.
Yours In Outside Handwriting,
Joanna
I just opened up my Fix Your Child’s Handwriting Audit for the month of July.
It's my Voxer audit where I actually look at how your child is writing and give you clear steps to improvement, age appropriate guidelines and sh...
97 | How To Get Your Child Staying At The Table For Handwriting Lessons (The Building Strokes Series)
Hey Mama!
Handwriting may be the one subject your child is the least engaged with.
Don't you wish you could introduce subject in a more engaging way?
In this episode I spill my secrets on how to make handwriting more fun and simple and how to re-enforce lessons in nature.
Yours In Fun Handwriting,
Joanna
7 day Course to fun handwriting:
✍🏿 Jump Into Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿
⭐ Join the Handwriting Heroes Circle : wildplainscalligraphy.com/handwritingheroes
Episodes Mentioned: 94 | The Lifelong Ben...
The Easy Way To Teach Beautiful Handwriting That Kids Won't Fight (Before Your Child Writes Beautifully Series part 5)
This is a mini bonus series for April 2026.
You can continue to cycle through handwriting workbooks, push your son through handwriting lessons that he keeps procrastinating on purpose, and keep coming up with creative writing prompts that your child might write or sit back with a cup of needful coffee while Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes do that all for you while you get lunch started or fit in your passion project while your child does a course that makes them excited to write.
I just opened up my Fix Your Child’s Handwriting Audit for the...
How I Started Teaching Handwriting Outside (Before Your Child Writes Beautifully Series part 4)
This is a mini bonus series for April 2026.
I started to teach my son handwriting outside and I was so surprised how well it work. This episode is the story of how I started.
Don't miss out on making teaching handwriting easy for yourself and fun for you child:
✍🏿 Get Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿
The Less Confusing Way To Learn How To Handwrite (Before Your Child Writes Beautifully Series part 3)
This is a mini bonus series for April 2026.
Today I go into the other reason why handwriting workbook aren't fun for kids. I also let on what I did differently.
The course that gets kids excited to write:
✍🏿 Get Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿
Getting Your Child Excited To Write (Before Your Child Writes Beautifully Series part 2)
This is a mini bonus series for April 2026.
Instead of expecting the minimum, that is pushing your child through handwriting despite complaints, you can get your child excited to write. In this episode I talk give one reason why the current workbooks don't help.
The course that gets kids excited to write:
✍🏿 Get Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿
The Tiniest First Step (Before Your Child Writes Beautifully Series part 1)
This is a mini bonus series for April 2026.
You are doing all the work. Getting multiple handwriting books, pushing your child through the lessons... Your child is doing the lessons but they are confused and not doing them joyfully. Beautiful handwriting feels like a long stretch when you're tempted to be happy with just them writing.
This series will give you mini steps to help your child write beautifully and learn why what you're doing isn't working.
The course that gets kids excited to write:
✍🏿 Get Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿
96 | The Secret To Making Handwriting Exciting For Your Child (Hint: It’s Not Themed Workbooks)
Hey Mama!
For a long time handwriting has been thought of as something that is boring and dull and you just have to push your sons through. Not anymore! Today we explore why the 5+ workbooks you tried didn't make handwriting exciting for your child. We also hone in on how to approach handwriting differently. If you're looking for an method that makes your child excited to show his handwriting when it's not even handwriting practice time, this is the episode for you!
The highlights of this episode are:
Why sugaring coating handwriting doesn't help...95 | You Can Get Your Child to Want To Write Without You Sitting There. You Just Have The Wrong Method
Hey Mama!
This episode is self explanatory. To get the of the cognitive benefits your child has to do handwriting consistently. My Building Strokes Method makes writing exciting and simple. Get started on Fun Handwriting In 15 minutes right now to prevent frustrating writing practices.
The highlights of this episode are:
The Real Reason Your Child Doesn't Want To Write Why The Building Strokes Method Is The AnswerYours In Fun Handwriting,
Joanna
Mentioned In This Episode:
Get Started On Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Today!
⭐ Join the Ha...
94 | Concrete Evidence Handwriting Makes Your Children Smarter and The Lifelong Benefits They Get When You Teach It (Handwriting In A Digital Age Series)
Hey Mama!
The great thing about homeschooling is that we can zero on the habits and learning programs that causes our kids to progress faster and have sharper minds. Because of the advent of typing and it's replacement in schools many researchers are asking if we are missing something when handwriting is taken out of school. And the answer is a BIG and an ALARMING YES!! Handwriting allows our brains to function better, solve complex problems faster, learn better and increase creativity. And we DO NOT want our children missing out on those benefits. If you intuitively...
93 | Why Phonics Changes How Your Child Writes (With Melanie Jeffrey!)
Hey Mama!
Reading and Handwriting are 2 of the essential skills. Today we discuss how they can use together to multiply learning and talk a lot about phonics. Your going to love this interview!
The highlights of this episode are:
What phonics is and what it is not? Other options used besides phonics School’s system shift back to phonics 3 camps of when to start teaching a child to read Recommended age to start teaching reading how to make phonics fun for kids why kids seemed to be fine in the lesson but not with re...92 | Why That Handwriting Workbook Isn't Working For Your Child? It Starts With The Letter A
Hey Mama!
You want your child to be able to write beautifully but they get stuck on the fact that they don't know how to form the letter A. Then they don't have the confidence to move on to the next letter B that looks totally different. Today I introduce my method and a timeless writing technique that makes the writing progression much more doable for kids!
The highlights of this episode are:
Why Starting With A Sets Up Kids For Failure Thoughtless workbooks don't build confidence in kids The easy way to teach...91 | Handwriting Is A Treasured Art! How To Use It To Save Your Family History (Handwriting In A Digital Age Series)
Hey Mama!
You resonate with the fact that handwriting is an essential skill but are you aware of some of handwriting inventions unique to America? When learning a new skill, the history of how it came about gives extra context of the care and mindset that went into what we have today. On this episode, I give you a brief history of two of the most popular writing styles in America and a practical application on how you can continue to keep handwriting alive.
The highlights of this episode are:
Why Handwriting is a...90 | Storytime: Why I Teach My Children Beautiful Handwriting And What I’m Doing New
Hey Mama!
What are your reasons for wanting to teach your child beautiful handwriting? What are the values you hold on to in homeschooling? On this episode, I relate mine knowing that you are also coming from the same place. Then I introduce what's coming up next on this podcast and how it will expand your child handwriting skills.
The highlights of this episode are:
How I am focusing on handwriting for myself Beautiful Writing equals highly skilled How I started teaching my children handwritingYours In Handwriting,
Joanna
I...
89 | Why Our Kids Can Learn Beautiful Print and Cursive More Easily Than We Did (Handwriting In A Digital Age Series)
Hey Mama!
You think what you learned in handwriting was the standard but what if I told you that now there is a whole world of handwriting that your children can take advantage of? On this episode I give you more a sneak peak behind that world and how we can make handwriting better for our children, now that we're homeschooling. If you've been looking for a way to take your child's handwriting to this next level this episode is for you!
The highlights of this episode are:
What was different about Grandma's handwriting...88 | Typing Is Not As Important As You Think And The Reason Why Handwriting IS Still King (Handwriting In A Digital Age Series)
Hey Mama!
A lot of emphasis is placed on teaching our children technology so they don't fall behind but what if I told you that the pressure is overestimated? While things constantly change in the digital age, handwriting is the one skill our children can rely on for continued benefits their whole lives. In this episode I explore the topic of handwriting permanence versus typing short lived effect on our lives. Giving you confidence that you are on the right track prioritizing handwriting in your children's lives.
The highlights of this episode are:
Why...87 | The Role Of Handwriting In The Digital Age And The Benefits It Gives Your Kids (Handwriting In A Digital Age Series)
Hey Mama!
You think beautiful handwriting is too outdated for the current generation but actually it's that our bodies craves the movement, creativity and cognitive skills it provides. This is the first episode in the Handwriting In A Digital Age Series. Join me today in discovering the role handwriting can play in your life.
The highlights of this episode are:
The current state of handwriting summary of the benefits of handwriting The role of handwriting in current societyYours In Handwriting,
Joanna
Mentioned In This Episode:
12 | Origin Story: How I...86 | Beautiful Handwriting Is Learned! Not a Talent Your Child Is Born With
Hey Mama!
Many people think, if their child has bad handwriting, beautiful handwriting is just not for them. But what if I told you that's not true! Especially since a non-artist, engineer brain like me achieved beautiful handwriting.
The highlights of this episode are:
'Just having bad handwriting' isn't a thing Why practicing consistently is good but not enough 4 steps to having beautiful handwritingHave more questions? Let me know here!
Yours In Beauty,
Joanna
7 day Course to fun handwriting:
✍🏿 Jump Into Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Cours...
85 | Why Filler Doesn’t Help Handwriting And What Kids Need Instead
Hey Mama!
You want your child to learn to write beautifully while having fun, but is the filler or "busy work" actually helping? Is it keeping your child engaged or distracting them from handwriting?
The highlights of this episode are:
What is handwriting busy work? 4 reasons why busy work doesn't work How drills helps your child improve and with intentionHave more questions? Let me know here!
Yours In Penmanship,
Joanna
Mentioned In This Episode:
Find Out How To Make Handwriting Fun For Your Child By Joining...84 | The First Step To Getting Joyful Handwriting In Your Homeschool This Year + 2026 Podcast Updates
Hey Mama!
Happy 2026! You think your child hates handwriting but it's actually that you don't have clarity around what's bothering them.
The highlights of this episode are:
What it looks like to be fighting handwriting sessions in homeschooling I did this one thing in my business and how it gives clarity in handwriting sessions as well Example of how to get clarity from your childIf this episode helped make a difference in your handwriting homeschool sessions, let me know here!
Peacefully Yours,
Joanna
Mentioned In This Episode:<...
83 | Work Less And Charge More When Starting Your Calligraphy Business In 2026 (With Alane Gianetti)
Hey Mama!
You're looking to step into more abundance in 2026. Abundance in finally doing more of what you like (Calligraphy duh!) and financial abundance by making money from it. But you don't know how to do it without spending hours and hours.
Prepare to take notes because in this episode we'll talk about the first time saving steps you need to take to start your Calligraphy business in a way that doesn't produce burnout and the mindset shifts you need. We give our opinions on when you're ready to start and inspiration and next step e...
82 | REFLECTION: Uncertain Whether The Issue Is Your Tools Or Technique? 3 Quick Hacks To Help You Figure It Out!
Hey Mama!
In this episode we are reflecting on this year. What we love about our Calligraphy practice and what needs to be improved. This episode is a replay from episode 39. Calligraphy is all about going inwards and slowing down. Let's take the time to reflect on one of the top episodes of this podcast and reflect on what we can continue to learn from it.
With Reflection,
Joanna
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Inspired by this episode to try Calligraphy?
Have 10 minutes in your day?
Learn to Write...
81 | Finish Your First Long Calligraphy Piece When You’re Constantly Interrupted And Afraid To Mess It Up (Complete Guide To Calligraphy Series)
Hey Mama!
You started a longer calligraphy piece : a quote, a prayer, or a meaningful passage but then felt your stomach drop?
Even if you can do calligraphy, long pieces can feel nerve-racking. One mistake feels like it could ruin everything. Add in constant interruptions, and it’s no wonder so many moms stop before they really begin.
In this episode, I’m walking you through a gentle, mom-friendly way to create long calligraphy pieces, even when your time is broken and your focus isn’t perfect.
If you’ve been avoiding...
80 | 4 Ways To Turn Your Beautifully Written Words Into Meaningful Christmas Gifts
Hey Mama!
Do you like to send meaningful gifts? Are you tired of all the materialistic ads during Christmas and want to go back to meaning? Are you looking for a way to turn your Calligraphy into gifts?
Being the creative, artistic dabbler that you are I know you will be inspired by these trendy and straight forward ways to make gifts to your love ones. I mention 2 tools that you need to turn an ordinary gift into something that is custom and luxurious. And also how these tools are worth the money based on...
79 | Top 4 Places To Find Christmas Holiday Calligraphy Gifts Your Loved Ones Will Actually Use
Are you looking for Calligraphy stocking stuffers that are fun and actually useful? Maybe you're looking for a thoughtful Calligraphy gift that is great for a beginner? Or maybe you're looking for a fun Calligraphy gift for yourself!
Finding good quality Calligraphy gifts can be hard to find in places like Amazon or general art stores. So in this episode I go over 4 places where Calligraphers actually shop to find perfect, good quality and beautiful Calligraphy supplies. I also talk about my favorite things to buy from each shop and the gifts that makes great stocking stuffers...
78 | Find Gratitude In The Worst Times With Calligraphy And Journaling
Hey Mama!
Do you find it hard to have gratitude in a hard season? Do you know the difference between being thankful versus being in the state of gratitude? Are you looking for a way to add Calligraphy to your gratitude practice?
Today, I invite you in to learn how to have gratitude in tough moments, how to embody gratitude and using Calligraphy in your gratitude practice (join my insider list to see an example of this!). This is a practice we can quickly use the skill of Calligraphy to elevate.
This episode...
77 | Creating Beauty Makes You Magnetic! A Gentle Conversation On The Importance Of Beauty In Our Lives
Hey Mama!
You love creating beauty! It makes you light up and joyful. But did you know it also makes you magentic?
Today, I talk about the real reason beauty is important and the place it has in our lives. In our fast pace lives, it's easy to leave beauty out as impractical. It's easy to leave out those things that quietly improves us. Beauty is a voice that whispers then makes a stunning appearance.
This episode for the mama who wants to be inspired and encouraged to create beauty. I share a...
