The Power of Pen- Handwriting Adventures
In this fun and engaging 6- week course, your child will rediscover the lost art of handwriting through creative, confidence-building activities. Each 60- minute class focuses on improving fine motor skills, pencil control, and legibility.
What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Practice outside of class is voluntaryCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
The Power of Pen- Handwriting Adventures will teach handwriting, spelling, creative expression and fine motor skills . Each class includes personalized writing exercises , fun prompts and live feedback. All content is tailored to learners 8-12 years old with creative and skill-building activities. My teaching style is fun and engaging and provides one on one interaction for tailored feedback, encouragement and accommodations.
Learning Goals
By the end of this 6-week class, learners will be able to: Form letters more clearly, improve pencil grip, hand strength, increase handwriting fluency and confidence, use creative tools to practice handwriting and apply handwriting to real life.
Syllabus
2 Units
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksUnit 1: Pen Power- Handwriting Basics
Lesson 1:
Pen Power- Why Handwriting Matters
Introduction to the Importance of Handwriting Activities including Handwriting challenge (write name in different styles) Then vs Now- writing with pens vs typing. We will also set up a Personal journal. This Brain Boost Fact will be shared- Handwriting activates more areas of the brain than typing. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Forming the Foundations
The focus this week is to improve form, spacing and consistency. Activities will include personalized letter drills and a mini handwriting maze. This Brain Boost will be shared that practicing handwriting improves fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. 60 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Having Fun with Handwriting
Lesson 3:
Creative Cursive and Cool Print
The focus will be on learning and improving cursive, and exploring stylistic print. Activities will include a cursive alphabet race, a create your own font worksheet and a writing a secret note in cursive. This Brain Boost Fact will be shared stating that studies show cursive writing improves spelling and reading fluency. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Write to Express
The focus will be on journaling and storytelling through handwriting. Activities will include daily journaling with prompts, a comic strip creation with hand lettering, and a "What if.." story challenge. This Brain Boost will be shared that writing by hand enhances emotional expression and critical thinking. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
2-3 sharpened pencils (Regular or mechanical) erasers Pencil grip (Optional for extra support) Black or Blue pen Lined handwriting paper ( you'll also receive printable versions) Blank white paper (for drawing and free writing) Optional: Composition notebook or journal Creative Supplies - crayons or colored pencils, markers, scissors, stickers
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2022
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught Handwriting to Elementary students for 33 years in public school settings.Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-9 learners per class
