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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 …

Handwriting Heroes: Leveraging Science to Transform Handwriting Practices Read More »

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 …

Science of Reading – Aligned Handwriting Read More »

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 …

10 Reasons to Teach Handwriting in the Digital Age Read More »

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? …

Precise Practice for Perfect Handwriting Read More »