This is a FLEX CLASS. Flex classes allow learners to work at their own pace and stop and re-watch the videos as needed.  We do not meet live. Everything is done virtually. 

If your learner struggles to write neatly, this class is a must!  We will focus on writing legibly, using a curriculum I have created over my 20 years working in the public schools.  Each week we will focus on a specific writing rule (line placement, letter size, spacing) with the final week being a review and practice.

This class is for students with a basic ability to write the letters of the alphabet who need additional practice in overall neatness and legibility. In general, this class would be best for ages 7-11 with some flexibility depending on your child's skill level.

Each week I will upload 2 videos to the classroom.  The first video is for both the parent and the learner and will focus on pencil grip, paper position, posture, and ways to encourage practice.  The second video will teach the writing rule for the week with instructions for the assignment at the end.   

Week 1:  Line Placement & Pencil Grasp
- Review the video lessons.
- INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY- Use the class Jamboard to identify correct line placement. 
-Identify floating letter errors on the Weekly Fact Sheet.  
  BONUS:  Copy at least one sentence fixing all errors. 
-ASSIGNMENT- Learners will go to the classroom where they will unscramble the listed words.  You will print the Animal Word 
  Scramble Worksheet focusing on line placement.  Upload the worksheet for me to see.

Week 2:  Letter Size & Paper position
-Review video lessons. 
-INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY - Use Google Slides to sort letters of the alphabet based on size. 
-Identify floating letters and letter size errors on the Weekly Fact sheet.  
  BONUS:  Copy at least one sentence fixing all errors. 
- ASSIGNMENT- Students will complete the Secret Code Worksheet focusing on letter size and upload it for me to see.  

Week 3: Spacing & Posture
- Review video lessons.
- INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY-  Drag and drop words in our class Google Slides to create a sentence placing noodles and meatballs 
   between the words.
- Identify spacing errors on the Weekly Fact Sheet.  
   BONUS:  Copy at least one sentence fixing all errors.
- Students will complete the Animal Silly Story Page 1.  Once completed you will copy your answers into your Animal Silly Story 
   Page 2.

Week 4: Review & Additional Ideas to Continue Practicing 
-Review video lessons.   
-INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY- Upload a video of yourself explaining the 3 Rules of Writing.
- Identify all writing errors on the Weekly Fact Sheet
   BONUS: Copy at least one sentence fixing all errors.
 - Students will go to the classroom and use the virtual dice to create silly sentences using the sheet provided.  
   Everyone will write 4 sentences and then share them to the classroom. Upload it for me to see.