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Handwriting Without Tears

Handwriting Without Tears. EdPs 620, Child Development and Learning in Cultural Context Jaclyn Conneely Hallie Samuels Michael Allocca. HWT is …. Handwriting Without Tears-Hands on Curriculum for Student Success Educationally sound proven successful handwriting program

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Handwriting Without Tears

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  1. Handwriting Without Tears EdPs 620, Child Development and Learning in Cultural Context Jaclyn Conneely Hallie Samuels Michael Allocca

  2. HWT is… • Handwriting Without Tears-Hands on Curriculum for Student Success • Educationally sound proven successful handwriting program • Helps children learn to write with natural and automatic skills

  3. History: • Founded in 1971 by Jan Olsen. • Developed as a result of her son John’s struggles with handwriting. • Developed the program based on her knowledge as a occupational therapist.

  4. Claim to Fame… • Pre-K to fifth grade • Transition from Print to cursive • Accommodates all students differentiated abilities • Multi-Sensory/Interactive

  5. HWT Success • Recognized by educators /administrators/therapists • Superior teaching strategies and material • Incorporated by school districts throughout the U.S. and Canada • Easily accessible and recommended as easy use for parents • Occupational therapists number one choice for assisting handwriting remediation

  6. Why It Works Students • Fun • Entertaining yet educational • Hands On • Kid Friendly • Multi-Sensory Teachers • Minimal prep-time • Unique Strategies for all Flexible • Multi-Sensory Lessons • Developmental Sequence • Benefits all studnet needs

  7. What it Costs… • Designed to be affordable • Averages about $7/per student • Teacher resources are free of charge with first purchase

  8. For additional info about HWT.. • Handwriting Without Tears

  9. Demonstrational Video • How-To Video

  10. Reference • http://www.hwtears.com/

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