Handwriting Without Tears®
Why Choose Handwriting Without Tears?
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Children who have mastered handwriting are better, more creative writers
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HWT uses developmentally appropriate, multisensory tools and strategies
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Handwriting Without Tears® and Get Set for School® have been nationally recognized for excellence in helping children develop a love of learning
My Handwriting Services
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I work with children who are at least 6. Younger children often have difficulty mastering pencil grip and letter formation
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I am an online teacher. You may need to assist your child during the lesson, depending on their needs
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If your child is ready earlier, please go to
https://www.lwtears.com/. They have all kinds of training and resources, beginning with preschool. It is easy to learn, and the books are inexpensive
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If you need a specialist for your child at 4 or 5, please look here: https://www.lwtears.com/handwriting-without-tears-certified-handwriting-specialist and click "Find A Specialist"
FAQ
What if my child learned to write, but has poor handwriting?
I can help with remediation! See the photos on the yellow background of a 4th-5th grader learning to print neatly. NOTE: Please discuss this with your child first and ensure they are willing to try changing their writing. Older children can still learn, but they must be willing.
What if my child has dyslexia or dysgraphia?
I see students with all types of learning differences. Handwriting Without Tears was originally designed for occupational therapy. It can really help your child. Please remember that I am an online teacher. You may need to assist your child during the lesson, depending on their needs and age. Some older children (around age 10 and up), will learn enough to print when they have to, but will mainly need to type. Keyboarding Without Tears is an excellent program you can use at home!
Do you teach cursive?
Yes! Handwriting Without Tears has a cursive program. If it is suitable for your child, they can start as early as second grade (age 7). Some children do better with cursive because there are fewer pencil lifts.
Have more questions?
Email me at Beth@EncourageEducation.net or fill out the interest form at the bottom of this page.
Click on Mat Man
to see him in action!
Student Sample Before Tutoring
Student Sample After One Year of Tutoring
After one year of tutoring - neat, age-appropriate print!
Take pains to write a neat, round, plain hand, and you will find it a great convenience through life to write a small and compact hand as well as a fair and legible one.
~ Thomas Jefferson
Source for facts and images: Handwriting Without Tears website, 2017. http://www.hwtears.com/hwt