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Handwriting Without Tears
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The teachers at Sunshine are trained in an award-winning handwriting curriculum called Handwriting
Without Tears. We believe it is a wonderful addition to our literacy program and have been impressed
with its effectiveness. Handwriting Without Tears is an all inclusive, developmentally appropriate
program that is introduced at the preschool level and spans through 5th grade. Children exposed to this
program receive a great foundation and learn skills that prepare them for future learning. Kindergarten
teachers from nearby schools often comment on how well prepared for school the students from Sunshine
are. Being able to express yourself in writing at an early age is so important. This program helps
children to experience success with handwriting at a much faster pace, allowing them to begin focusing
on the actual content of the writing. Students enjoy the multisensory, hands-on activities while
gaining confidence, independence and the ability to participate in the writing process. We believe the
success of this program can be attributed to the following:
- Its developmental appropriateness
- Easy to follow workbooks
- Multisensory methods that accommodate all learning styles
- Brief instructional time frames
Children who have been exposed to this curriculum progress at a faster rate, experience less frustration,
and have more legible handwriting. Children learn color and shape awareness, letter and number
recognition, counting, sequencing, drawing, fine and gross motor skills, social skills, and language
proficiency. The program is taught in fun ways ways through music, movement, building, coloring, and
other multisensory activities. Children use wooden pieces, play dough, trays of salt and shaving cream,
and chalkboards to build and create letters. This program offers something for everyone. Children who do
not have the fine motor control or attention span to write their letters with pencil and paper can still
participate in the learning process and experience success.
For more information, visit HWT's website at www.hwtears.com
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