How to Incorporate Handwriting Instruction in the Classroom Daily

Every minute of the day is accounted for because there’s so much to fit in! And because time is so tight, if a lesson takes more time than I planned or our students come in 5 minutes late from recess, somethings gotta give…And it usually ends up being handwriting practice. But it’s not a lost cause! By finding creative and manageable ways to incorporate handwriting instruction into your daily classroom routine, it is possible to enhance your literacy outcomes without overloading your day.

Molly WheatleyDecember 21, 2024Handwriting, Literacy stations, literacy, Daily 5Comment

3 Simple Ways to Make Handwriting Practice More Fun

As a first grade teacher, I understand the importance of proper handwriting technique. I’ve seen the total gamut of pencil grips over the years I’ve spent teaching kindergarten and first grade.

Molly WheatleyFebruary 20, 2022Handwriting, Teaching, Daily 5, literacyComment

How to Teach Handwriting with Limited Time

With so much technology in our student’s hands daily, you might be wondering if handwriting practice serves a purpose anymore. No matter how much technology our students use daily, I’m here to tell you that handwriting is just as important today as it was 50 years ago. In the primary grades, students are practicing fine motor skills when they learn how to hold a pencil and form their letters correctly.

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