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Teaching Handwriting to Kinesthetic Learners
In order for handwriting lessons to be most effective, it is important to utilize a multisensory teaching approach. Just like visual and auditory learners, kinesthetic learners will benefit from...
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(Video) Common Handwriting Mistakes: Closing Cursive Letter Forms
When students first begin to learn manuscript or cursive letter forms, it is very likely that they will make some mistakes. Mistakes are a part of learning! The key is to ensure students learn from...
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The Key to Handwriting Success: Getting It Right the First Time!
We’re happy to welcome back guest blogger Katherine Collmer! Katherine is a pediatric occupational therapist who specializes in handwriting development and remediation. To learn more about Katherine’s...
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7 Awesome Holiday Handwriting Activities
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday season, both educators and students alike are counting down the days to their holiday vacation. This is a...
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(Video) 3 Easy Steps to Proper Manuscript Paper Position
One of the most important things for teachers to do when introducing students to manuscript handwriting is to emphasize proper posture, pencil position, and paper position. Establishing these elements...
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The Benefits of Journaling
There are many ways to incorporate writing into the classroom. One method that works across the curriculum is journaling. Kay Burke, author of How to Assess Authentic Learning, states, “Journal...
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Handwriting and the Common Core Standards
Since the launch of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in 2010, there has been plenty of talk about a noticeable exclusion: handwriting. The CCSS include standards for legible manuscript writing in...
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The Ultimate Goal of Handwriting Instruction
© 2007 marin, Flickr | CC-BY | via WylioA teacher recently stopped by to speak with me at a conference. She was so frustrated with one of her first-grade students, who just wouldn't hold her pencil...
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6 Activities for National Handwriting Day
This Friday is National Handwriting Day! As faithful advocates of handwriting instruction, this day is very near and dear to our hearts. Even with the progression of technology, writing by hand...
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Ten Educational Activities for Snow Days
© 2009 fotologic, Flickr | CC-BY | via WylioOn the same day Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, we’re getting hit with the biggest storm so far this season. Here in Waymart,...
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