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Handwriting Without Tears- Beginner Lowercase Letters & Fun Themes - With an OT
Ms. Steph- Handwriting Instructor
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(87)
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In this 6-week course for new handwriters, led by an occupational therapist, we meet twice a week. Each week we learn letters grouped by formation, and practice them individually and in simple words through games and themed activities.
Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
This class is taught by an occupational therapist. This class is perfect for the youngest learners. We meet twice a week, focusing on one group of letters each week. In the first session, we use printable worksheets to trace and then write each letter. In the second session, we play games and use the letters to write simple words. I use Handwriting Without Tears and the Size Matters Handwriting Program as my basis for all of my classes. I keep my classes structured but relaxed. I try to...
12 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Letter Size & Line Placement Firepole Letters: ltijToday we will begin by learning about letter size and line placement. We will complete an activity that sorts the lowercase alphabet into the 3 types of letters (sky, grass, worm). We will learn letters l,i,j and t.Lesson 2Magic c Letter: cadoToday we will learn about the magic ‘c’ letters and will practice those letters individually.Week 2Lesson 3Magic ‘c’ Letters: cgqsToday we will continue to learn about magic 'c' and finish the rest of the magic ‘c’ letters individually.Lesson 4Secret Picture ActivityToday we will play a game and write simple words using all of the letters we have learned.Week 3Lesson 5Letters: efkuToday we will learn the different “sports” letters and practice writing them individually.Lesson 6Matching GameWe will review our letters for this week and then play a game while writing words using all of the letters we have learned.Week 4Lesson 7Diving Letters: rnmpToday we will learn the diving letters and will practice making them individually.Lesson 8Diving Letters: bh Secret CodeWe will finish our diving letters and then combine them with our previous letters to solve a secret code game.Week 5Lesson 9Sliding Letters: vwyxzToday we will learn the letters that have diagonal lines in them.Lesson 10Letter Review Weird AnimalsToday we will review our letters of the week. We will then use them to write simple words while learning about weird animals.Week 6Lesson 11Hand Warmups Letter Review Would You RatherWe will learn simple hand warmups using a hair tie and then review all of our letter formations through a Spin the Wheel Game.Lesson 12Hand Warmups Legibility Review Silly StoryThis will be a session that is based on my Fun Themes enrichment class. We will learn simple hand exercises using a rubberband, review our legibility rules, and practice writing words while creating a silly story.
- 1. Learn letter formation for the lowercase alphabet
- 2. Identify whether a letter is a sky, grass, or worm letter.
- 3. Learn about line placement and spacing.
- 4. Write simple words on a line.
I worked for 20 years as a school-based occupational therapist for ages 3-21. The majority of my time was spent with preschool through fifth grade students. I have completed all of the Handwriting Without Tears professional development and am currently working towards my Handwriting Without Tears Certification.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: includedDetails: Learners will continue to practice the letters of the week through the printable worksheet or the suggested sensory writing activity.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: After completing the class, each learner will receive a printable certificate.
I use a consistent class format each week that provides learners structure and predictability. I break tasks down into simple steps that we practice multiple times and in a variety of ways to promote carryover.
Learners should be able to name all of the letters of the lowercase alphabet and should be able to copy the following shapes: +, /, \, and O.
1. Printable Worksheets 2. Writing tool (marker, pencil, crayon) 3. Sensory materials optional for homework (salt, shaving foam, water and paintbrush, sidewalk chalk)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2022
5.0
87reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I was a school-based Occupational Therapist for 20+ years working with children ages 3-21 in public schools. My largest caseload was children ages 4-8 with autism and/or a learning disability. I am very flexible...
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Group Class
$24
weekly or $144 for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
3-4 learners per class
