One of the questions I get most often from families who have enrolled in The Cursive Connection is some version of this: "We love the boxed set, but now my younger one wants to join in — do I need to buy the whole thing again?"
Short answer: nope. That's exactly why I created the Companion Set.
If you already have The Cursive Connection — whether you purchased the full boxed set or enrolled in the online course — the Companion Set is the most affordable way to bring another learner into the fold, or to put hands-on supplies in the hands of a student who's working from the digital download.
What's Inside the Companion Set
At $49, the Companion Set gives you the core physical tools needed to actually do the work of learning cursive — the supplies that make the lessons come alive. Here's what's included:
The Laminated Model Exemplar — This is the heart of the hands-on learning experience. Students use this to study proper letter formation, trace strokes with the wet erase marker, and develop their eye for what beautiful cursive actually looks like. It's reusable, durable, and gets used week after week throughout the course.
Wet Erase Marker — Pairs with the laminated exemplar so students can trace, wipe, and trace again without running through endless paper. It's one of my favorite parts of the curriculum because it encourages observation and repetition without waste.
Feather Quill Pen — A nod to the history of penmanship, and honestly, one of the things kids love most. There's something about picking up a quill that immediately changes how a child holds themselves at the desk. It brings a little magic to the practice.
Notebook — For journaling, application work, and putting cursive skills to real use beyond the lesson sheets.
5 Fine Tip Pens — Great writing instruments make a real difference when you're learning to form letters. These are included so your learner has the right tools from day one.
Who Is the Companion Set For?
Families with multiple learners. If you purchased the full boxed set and have siblings who are ready to start the course, each learner needs their own set of supplies — especially the exemplar and marker — to practice independently. The Companion Set makes that possible without the cost of a second full boxed set.
Online course students who want physical tools. The online course gives you everything digitally — video lessons, printable curriculum, lifetime access. But some learners really thrive when they have something to hold. The Companion Set bridges that gap, giving online students the same hands-on supplies that come with the boxed set, at a fraction of the price.
Digital download purchasers. If you grabbed the digital download and are printing your own curriculum pages, the Companion Set rounds out your setup beautifully.
Gift givers. If someone in your life already owns the Cursive Connection course and you want to give them something meaningful, this set is a thoughtful, practical gift for a learner at any stage.
Why the Right Supplies Actually Matter
I've been teaching penmanship long enough to know that tools matter more than most people think. The difference between a student who practices reluctantly and one who sits down eagerly often comes down to whether they feel equipped. When a child has a quill in their hand, a laminated card to study, and a marker to trace with, cursive stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like something worth doing well.
The Companion Set was designed with that in mind — not to add fluff, but to give every learner exactly what they need to engage with the curriculum the way it was meant to be taught.
Ready to add it to your order? Grab the Cursive Connection Companion Set here for $49, and if you're just getting started with The Cursive Connection, head over to the full course page to find the option that's right for your family.
Words never lose their value — especially when they're written by hand.