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In a busy first-grade classroom, Sam diligently completed his worksheet, meticulously crafting each letter. However, his letter formation displayed a noticeable inconsistency, sometimes starting from the bottom and other times from the top. His writing pace also lagged behind his peers. As the school year progressed, Sam’s classmates continued to refine their handwriting skills, effortlessly translating

Handwriting Heroes fast tracks student literacy by accelerating handwriting instruction with a streamlined approach that moves students to becoming fluent, independent writers in a matter of weeks. Using highly memorable chants and stories, this program leverages the research-based practice of explicit instruction in handwriting, along with other key learning sciences strategies, to promote equity in

In June 2011, Carmel Bozarth, a Title 1 First Grade Level Specialist, reached out to me via email regarding the potential purchase of Handwriting Heroes for the Washington County School District. She wrote that “Handwriting Heroes goes hand in hand with the Simple View of Writing presented in our LETRS training. It meets all the criteria.” Intrigued, I

In today’s digital world, where technology dominates, it is important to understand the continued importance of teaching handwriting. Scientific research has revealed that completely replacing handwriting with typing can have detrimental effects. Here are ten compelling reasons why teaching handwriting is essential: 1. Handwriting Stimulates Greater Brain Activity MRI studies demonstrate that learning and practicing

As educators, we witness the remarkable progress of our students’ handwriting skills every day. From the careful formation of letters to writing with ease and automaticity, it’s gratifying to see how practice pays off. The key to this improvement lies in a process called myelination, which enhances muscle memory and hand-eye coordination. What is Myelination?