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Handwriting Without Tears


Core Code Alignment

Language Arts
    Language Arts Electives (K-2)
        06010000060: Elementary Reading


Recommendation

Reviewed, Not Recommended

Evaluation

The Handwriting Without Tears (2022) Program is a teacher/student resource for handwriting (manuscript and cursive). While this program includes writing using the body, posture, and grip, it is not recommended due to: Lack of explicit instruction, upper and lower case not being taught together, unclear handwriting lines, and confusing stroke language.


Educators Using These Materials

No educators found.

Material Categories

Supplementary

Rubric : SOR Literacy K-5

Final recommendation published; detailed rubric scores are not available for this record.
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