This is an incredible resource for parents with a middle school student struggling with handwriting. You will need the student book (sku 048057) as well, but this treasure trove will help you help them on their cursive journey! This Teacher’s Guide has guidance for every task in the student book. While some resources are classroom-oriented, the language in the Teacher Guide is parent-friendly and explains the reasons behind the struggle. Kids fuss about something when it is difficult, and parents can easily assume they are being obstinate or even lazy. Using plain language, this guide explains occupational therapy techniques and how to use them to help your learner every day. Take your time and keep in mind it is taking a lot more effort on your student’s part than you may realize. Margin notes help you with this as well as having reduced student pages in the Teacher’s Guide. There may be some classroom language that does not apply to a one-on-one environment, but don’t let that stop you from benefitting from the handwriting experts at Handwriting Without Tears. 126pp ~Sara
Cursive and Beyond 2025 Edition Teacher's Guide | Handwriting Without Tears
SKU
048056
ISBN
9798885664820
Grade 6
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Charlotte Mason
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$55.75 Product Overview
- User-friendly middle school cursive instruction and practice
- Can be used independently or with the Teacher Guide for a struggling writer
- The vertical cursive font is a good option for left-handed students
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Publisher's Description of Cursive and Beyond 2025 Edition Teacher's Guide | Handwriting Without Tears
The Cursive and Beyond Teacher’s Guide is designed to minimize 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
Category Description for Handwriting Without Tears Grades 6+ Cursive and Beyond
Over the first 6 weeks, students review letters grouped together by formation by immediately using them in words. They practice applying these words in capitals, sentences, and paragraphs. “Pause and Practice” sections happen every ten or so pages, where students will “translate” the provided print paragraph into their own cursive. Students will then work on writing fluency, aiming for “fast and neat” handwriting. All handwriting is practiced in context and some particularly fun topics include developing their own signature, learning Greek and Latin roots, and tackling unique paragraph-length writing assignments. Aligns with Science of Reading.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 6 |
| Brand: | Learning Without Tears |
| ISBN: | 9798885664820 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5625 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.8 |
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