Welcome to The Art and Science of Teaching Handwriting — a dynamic, on-demand course designed to invigorate your approach to handwriting instruction. Discover a fresh perspective with innovative strategies, grounded in research, and practical tools you can apply immediately.

Explore the intersection of cutting-edge science and real-world practice, gaining unique insights and powerful approaches that set our methodologies apart from traditional handwriting instruction.

This course is ideal for:

• Educators looking to set a new standard and elevate their handwriting instruction.
• Occupational Therapy Practitioners aiming to deliver stronger, evidence-based handwriting interventions.
• Parents committed to actively supporting their child’s handwriting development at home.

If you are passionate about driving meaningful progress through informed, research-based practices — and staying at the forefront of educational and therapeutic advancements — this course is designed for you.

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, you will:

• Understand the typical stages of handwriting skill development.
• Learn a systematic and accessible approach to teaching letter formation.
• Be able to apply ergonomic principles for optimal seating, paper positioning, and pencil grip.
• Gain skills in using assessment tools to monitor and support student progress.
• Be prepared to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons for diverse learners.

Course Details

• • Level: Suitable for all, no prior experience necessary.

• • AOTA Alignment: Aligns with AOTA Foundational Knowledge and OT Service Delivery areas.

• • Credit: Earn 2.0 contact hours (0.2 AOTA CEUs).
    • Important: While the course itself is free, a non-refundable fee applies if you wish to take the CEU exam.
    • Note: This course is approved for AOTA CEUs. We are not affiliated with other organizations that grant continuing education credits.

• • To Earn Credit:
    • Complete all course modules and activities.
    • Achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final assessment.

• • Disclosures:
    • Financial: Handwriting Heroes receives proceeds from sales.
    • Non-Financial: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.

• • Accessibility: Please contact us if you require any special accommodations. 
  • Cancellation Policy: Access to the course content is free. The CEU exam fee is non-refundable once the exam is accessed.

 

Ready to deepen your understanding and enhance your approach to handwriting instruction?