What's included
14 live meetings
7 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Completion of the worksheets after class is strongly recommended. Extra practice sheets are also provided.Assessment
Parents are encouraged to compare weekly worksheets throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
In this small-group class that meets twice a week, we will learn uppercase and lowercase cursive letters, how to connect letters into words, and how to copy sentences from print to cursive. I use Handwriting Without Tears along with my own tips and tricks I gained over 20 years of handwriting instruction. This curriculum works well for all learners, including learners with dyslexia or dysgraphia. I am very encouraging to my students and believe that the best way to learn is through a relaxed, fun environment. Class Schedule 5 minutes- Introductions/Questions 30 minutes- Teach, trace and write the letters of the day. 5 minutes- Provide extra help as needed Learners will be asked to trace letters on the screen using the annotation feature of Zoom. A video will be provided for those who do not know how to use this tool. Learners will also be asked to show their work on screen, so students will need to keep their cameras on throughout the session. We will then complete a portion of our worksheets leaving the rest for practice after the session is finished. I also provide an extra practice sheet for each letter. We will also learn to write our first names in cursive. SCHEDULE SESSION 1 cadg SESSION 2 htpk SESSION 3 elf SESSION 4 uyij SESSION 5 krsmn SESSION 6 obwv SESSION 7 xqz, Review SESSION 8 ZCAU SESSION 9 OWXV SESSION 10 YPBR SESSION 11 NMKH SESSION 12 TF DL SESSION 13 GSIJ SESSION 14 EQ, Signature DISCLOSURE: I am an Occupational Therapist. However, these classes are not to be considered occupational therapy treatment sessions and should not take the place of therapeutic interventions. I base my instruction on the Handwriting Without Tears® curriculum but also use my own techniques that I have acquired over my 20 years of working directly with students. If you are concerned with your child's development, please speak to your pediatrician.
Learning Goals
Students will learn correct letter formation for both the lowercase and uppercase cursive alphabets. Students will have a functional signature.
Syllabus
14 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
SESSION 1 cadg
Learn how to form letters c, a, d, and g and then practice them in words.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
SESSION 2 htpk
Learn how to form letters t, h, k, and p and then practice them in words.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
SESSION 3 elf
Learn how to form letters e, l, and f and then practice them in words.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
SESSION 4 uyij
Learn how to form letters u, y, i and j and then practice them in words.
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed specifically for learners who find handwriting challenging. I teach no more than 4 letters per session with plenty of time to practice during class. Additionally, I offer the video lessons upon request if needed.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should be able to write in print (this does not have to be mastered) prior to learning cursive.
Supply List
Weekly handouts Pencil with eraser
2 files available upon enrollment
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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Reviews
Live Group Class
$28
weekly or $196 for 14 classes2x per week, 7 weeks
30 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-5 learners per class