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Handwriting Without Tears Learn to Print Lowercase Letters - With an OT

Completed by 23 learners

Ages 4-8

Self-Paced Course

In this Self-Paced Course, we will learn how to write the lowercase alphabet using videos and worksheets. Each week I will also suggest a fun activity toe help build a strong pencil grip.

Ms. Steph- Handwriting Instructor

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8 pre-recorded lessons

8 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

8 pre-recorded lessons

8 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

1 hour per week. Learners will complete the majority of their work while interacting with the video lessons. An additional activity will also be provided once a week for additional practice.

Grading

The assessment for this writing course involves learners copying the alphabet both before starting and after completing the class. Parents are encouraged to compare these samples, noting improvements in letter formation, size, and line placement. This comparison highlights the progress made throughout the course.

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 3

Beginner Level

This course is led by a retired occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience.  There are no live meetings; all instruction is delivered through video lessons and activity suggestions. This class is suitable for children who are just beginning to write or those who need a thorough review of lowercase letter formation.

Designed as an 8-week self-paced course, with one handwriting assignment and one optional hand skills activity assigned each week.  

In this course, we will use the Handwriting Without Tears and Size Matters Handwriting Programs to learn lowercase alphabet writing. These programs utilize simple and consistent language to enhance motor memory.

For each letter taught, I will post a video link. Each video is 5-7 minutes long, with students learning three letters per assignment. At the end of each video, learners can complete their worksheets along with me.

Additionally, each week I will provide a suggested activity to enhance finger skills and hand strength.   


DISCLOSURE: I am an Occupational Therapist. However, these classes are not considered occupational therapy treatment sessions and should not take the place of therapeutic interventions. I base my instruction on the Handwriting Without Tears® curriculum as well as my own techniques that I have acquired over my 20 years of working with students and teachers.  If you are concerned that your child has a developmental delay or a learning disability please seek help through your pediatrician.

Learning Goals

1. Learn the correct letter formation for all lowercase letters.
2. Identify the letter size and line placement for each letter.
3. Use multi-sensory activities to continue handwriting practice.

Other Details

Learning Needs

All of my classes are intentionally designed to support learners of different abilities. I use consistent language when teaching, break down everything I do into small steps, and design my worksheets with strong visual cues.

Pre-Requisites

I recommend learners be able to write the uppercase alphabet and numbers prior to beginning this course.

Supply List

The printable Writing Workbook (highly recommended)
Pencil with Eraser
Magnadoodle or Whiteboard

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

The Handwriting Without Tears curriculum is used as a guide for this class. The Size Matters Handwriting curriculum is used as a guide for this class.

Meet the teacher

Ms. Steph- Handwriting Instructor

Joined January, 2022

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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 with my families.  If you need to miss an ongoing class, please let me know so that I can refund you for the week.  I never want parents to pay for missed instruction!  I also offer coupons! Just message me and let me know.

I have completed all of the Learning Without Tears workshops and use this curriculum, along with the Size Matters Handwriting Curriculum.   I believe that the best way to teach is to use fun and engaging activities along with humor and silliness to engage with my students. 

Feel free to message me with any course ideas you would like me to develop or if you have any questions.

I can teach any of my classes 1:1 through my tutoring sessions.

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