Handwriting without Tears
In Handwriting without Tears (HWT), children learn to properly form letters using a variety of learning tools. Such tools include wooden shapes, chalkboards, playdough with letter mats, dry erase boards, and journals. This curriculum used through grade 5. In addition, each letter is formed using specific language: big line, little line, big curve, and little curve.
When learning how to write our letters, we will begin with uppercase letters, then lowercase, and finally numbers. During lessons, I will model the letter formation and students will complete a series of tasks called "wet, dry, try." They will practice writing the letter with a wet sponge, tracing over what they wrote with a dry cloth, and finally, trying to write with a piece of chalk. Once they feel confident with their writing, they will practice writing in their handwriting journals.
To see a video clip of a teacher using the "wet, dry, try" method, please click here.
For additional information and videos, please visit their site, HWT.
When learning how to write our letters, we will begin with uppercase letters, then lowercase, and finally numbers. During lessons, I will model the letter formation and students will complete a series of tasks called "wet, dry, try." They will practice writing the letter with a wet sponge, tracing over what they wrote with a dry cloth, and finally, trying to write with a piece of chalk. Once they feel confident with their writing, they will practice writing in their handwriting journals.
To see a video clip of a teacher using the "wet, dry, try" method, please click here.
For additional information and videos, please visit their site, HWT.