Letters and Numbers for Me 2025 Edition Teacher's Guide | Handwriting Without Tears

SKU
006771
ISBN
9798885664516
Grade K
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$55.75

Product Overview

  • Step-by-step scripted lessons
  • Teaching method prevents printing issues
  • Detailed explanations to teach multisensory activities
  • Works in conjunction with 2025 edition student book

Description

Strongly recommended for guiding your student, this teacher-friendly format provides steps for 10–15-minute daily lessons. You’ll find additional helpful strategies, along with connections to reading and writing. Directly below each reduced student page is scripted instruction. The distinctive multisensory activities detailed on pages 135-158 provide varied practice and techniques that are easy to integrate in your daily schedule. This program, famous for its methodology, includes directions for activities such as the Wet-Dry-Try technique, using manipulatives, air writing, kinesthetic activities, music, and more. 166 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth

Publisher's Description of Letters and Numbers for Me 2025 Edition Teacher's Guide | Handwriting Without Tears

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.

Letters and Number for Me Teacher’s Guide is designed to minimize teacher prep time. Lessons include explicit print 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 skills support any core ELA program to ensure literacy success:

  • Reading Connections include phonologic and phonemic awareness, print concepts, phonics, and word recognition
  • Writing Connections include grammar and composition
  • Knowledge Building extensions related to Science, Social Studies, Math, Music, and Art
  • 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

In this level of Handwriting Without Tears, children start by learning the capital letters that are made with “frog jumps,” and “starting corners,” and then those that begin “at the center.” This level provides 26 pages for learning and practicing capitals. Students then progress to learning lowercase letters and, by the end of the year, to practicing words and sentences. The consumable student books are in horizontal layout. The necessary manipulatives include the Letters to Words Blackboard Set;13 wood pieces with mat; the blackboard with double lines; slate chalkboard with chalk bits; little sponge cubes; the pencil for little hands; and songs (available for free on YouTube®). Additional products can be chosen to tailor to your child’s needs. For example, one option includes these same products in a blue string bag with an additional Stamp & See Screen® kit.

The Teacher Book teaches parents the methodology step-by-step and provides additional learning options. The easy-to-follow teaching directions are scripted. Writing Activities include the study of syllables, sentences, punctuation, question and answers, paragraphs, vowels, rhymes, poetry, and sentences. ~ Ruth

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Product Format:Paperback
Grade:K
Brand:Handwriting Without Tears
ISBN:9798885664516
Length in Inches:10.875
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.4375
Weight in Pounds:1.05
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