This Teacher Guide provides step-by-step scripted instruction. Additional ideas involve language and technology skills as possible supplemental activities. For example, this guide suggests implementing keyboarding or using a word processor, brainstorming for ideas, using figurative language, and more. The overall structure of this course functions differently than previous levels of Handwriting Without Tears. The first 6 weeks of this course overview multiple letters, applying them first in words and then reviewing the same letters in capitals and sentences. For example, the student might take provided print paragraphs and rewrite them in cursive. This level’s “Pause and Practice” sections include more composing assignments. Tasks start simple at 3-4 sentences long; for these assignments, word lists provide vocabulary to choose from and build upon. Lessons follow a 27-week schedule. Writing assignments include a variety of short writing tasks such as character sketches, complete paragraphs, short stories, and more. If your student needs additional space, you can use the Writing Journal F. 134 pgs, pb ~ Ruth
Can-Do Cursive 2025 Edition Teacher's Guide | Handwriting Without Tears
Product Overview
- Includes informal assessments to monitor student’s progress
- Particularly useful if your student needs exact instruction
- Supplemental activities discuss grammar, language skills, and more
Description
Handwriting Without Tears is a dedicated handwriting solution offering dynamic solutions that are both intuitive and customizable to classroom needs. Designed for adaptability and flexibility, the HWT 2025 editions match teaching to the best way to learn with explicit instruction that is simple to understand. We save you time and cost in producing superior outcomes.
Can-Do Cursive Teacher’s Guide is designed to minimize teacher prep time. Lessons include explicit cursive handwriting instruction with exact language for teaching each lesson. The multisensory activities, differentiation strategies, ideas for multilingual learners, and progress monitoring suggestions are also included on the lesson pages. Intentional connections to grade level literacy and technology skills support learning to ensure literacy success:
- Literacy Connection includes grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, writing and morphology
- Tech Connection includes keyboarding, note-taking tools, grammar tools, and process writing tools
- Teach It includes best practices, A Click Aways, and guidance on using classroom resources
- Digital Teaching provides reminders about digital teacher and student resources for each lesson
The goal for this level is achieving “fast and neat” writing. After students work through a few lessons reviewing lowercase and capital letters, they’ll come to “Pause and Practice” pages. These pages provide unique guidance to help students create their own sentences while practicing penmanship (short lists of possible vocabulary are provided). Students will practice developing their own style, creating their own signatures, and reading others’ cursive handwriting. This level helps students engage more independently and feel empowered to create. The assignments in the Extra Practice section recommend using the Writing Journal F for space for the longer assignments. ~Ruth
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 5 |
| Brand: | Handwriting Without Tears |
| ISBN: | 9798885664578 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.85 |