The Letters and Numbers for Me Teacher's Guide is an essential resource designed to streamline lesson planning and optimize teaching effectiveness. Part of the award-winning Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) program, this guide equips educators with clear, explicit instructions to teach print handwriting efficiently. It minimizes prep time and offers a range of multisensory activities, differentiation strategies, and literacy connections that support any core English Language Arts (ELA) program. Whether you're teaching early phonological skills, writing fundamentals, or building connections with science, social studies, and the arts, this adaptable tool ensures literacy success for all students, including multilingual learners.
Features:
Explicit Instruction: Each lesson provides clear, step-by-step language for teaching print handwriting.
Multisensory Activities: Engaging, hands-on strategies that support learning and retention.
Differentiation Strategies: Tailored suggestions for supporting diverse learning needs, including multilingual learners.
ELA Program Support: Intentional connections to phonological awareness, phonics, word recognition, grammar, and composition.
Knowledge-Building Extensions: Integrated activities related to science, social studies, math, music, and art.
Grade Level: Kindergarten
What's in the Box:
1 Letters and Numbers for Me Teacher's Guide - 2025 Edition
How to Use It:
The Letters and Numbers for Me Teacher’s Guide is designed for Kindergarten classrooms. Begin each lesson by following the provided step-by-step instructions, using the exact language suggestions for teaching handwriting. Incorporate the multisensory activities and adjust lessons with the provided differentiation strategies to meet the unique needs of your students. Utilize the progress-monitoring tools to assess and ensure successful handwriting development throughout the year.
