The Memoria Press Series of primary copybooks teach penmanship, basic grammar, spelling, literature, accuracy, attention to detail, and memory—all through the simple skill of copying.

Copybook I Manuscript is the first in a series of three books, each with more than thirty-five passages, for beginning writers in K-2nd grade. There are selected Scripture passages from the King James Bible (chosen for its poetic verse) and classic children’s poems, such as those by Robert Louis Stevenson, which describe the world in charming detail.

Students begin tracing, then move to copying directly under modeled words. Eventually students are asked to copy passages from the left page onto lines on the right page. Emphasizing care and accuracy, students learn how to be patient and take pleasure in getting it right.

The clean, facing pages provide plenty of space for your child to draw and color the glorious passages provided. In years to come, you will cherish these journals of your child’s work.