Hard-pen calligraphy classes are usually divided into several stages, each with different learning content and goals. ‌‌

‌ Enlightenment and elementary class ‌ : mainly for the children from kindergarten to Grade one. Teaching at this stage focuses on teaching correct holding and writing posture, using a pencil to write basic strokes and simple Chinese characters in the "Tian Zi grid" exercise book. Students need to master the correct writing method and writing posture, develop good writing habits, and learn the basic strokes and strokes of Chinese characters.

‌ intermediate class ‌ : suitable for children from grade two to grade four. In this stage, students will learn the structural modeling of sidelines and Chinese characters, using a pen or signature pen to write in a "field grid" or "square grid" exercise book. Students need to master the common sidesteps and their example characters, and understand the basic principles of calligraphy structure.

Middle and upper classes ‌ : mainly for children in grades three to four. Students take six ancient poems as the learning medium, consolidate the structure of Chinese characters, learn the conversion of complex and simple, and understand the three elements and precautions that a standardized and complete work should have. This stage pays attention to the grasp of the font, and students need to copy or copy the whole text in the grid paper.

‌ advanced class ‌ : suitable for children from grade Three to grade one in middle school. Students use pen or signature pen to copy the classic small script "Lingfei Jing", pay attention to the grasp of the form and text processing. The teaching goal of this stage is to pave the way for students to further learn classical calligraphy.

‌ The course of hard pen calligraphy not only teaches writing skills, but also lays emphasis on cultivating students' writing habits and learning qualities, such as meticulousness, concentration, composure, persistence, etc. Through the practice of writing one stroke at a time, students can correct their sloppy attitude and develop the habit of being patient and meticulous.