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Creating Better Readers and Writers: The Importance of Direct, Systematic Spelling and Handwriting Instruction in Improving Academic Performance

A research white paper by J. Richard Gentry, Ph.D., and Steve Graham, Ed.D., re-posted with permission from Saperstein Associates

Handwriting: A Basic Building Block of Literacy

Steve Graham, Ph.D., Senior Consultant for Zaner-Bloser Handwriting, discusses his research which indicates that developmentally appropriate handwriting instruction supports literacy development.

Handwriting Instruction and English Language Learners

Handwriting is an important communication skill that reinforces reading, spelling, and writing. Because of its foundational nature, this skill is important for all children, including English Language Learners.

A Word About Handwriting

Jane Case-Smith, Occupational Therapy Consultant for Zaner-Bloser Handwriting, discusses the importance of teaching handwriting to all students from an occupational therapist's perspective.

Using Work Stations in Your Classroom

A literacy work station is an area within the classroom where students work alone or interact with one another, using instructional materials to explore and expand their literacy. Learn more about how to incorporate work stations, including a handwriting work station, into your classroom.

Handwriting Within the Context of Literacy

One of the pressing educational issues today is, "How can we increase the literacy levels of our widely diverse student populations?" Because of the National Reading Panel Report and the No Child Left Behind legislation, great pressure is being brought to bear on the educational community to find an answer.

How Learning to Write the Manuscript Alphabet Supports Reading Development

Learning to write the manuscript alphabet enhances letter recognition. It also empowers young children to write, which stimulates their interest and skill in reading.

How Legible Handwriting Enhances the Writing Process and Assessment

Legible handwriting is increasingly important in today's curriculum. Its benefits are well documented in sources ranging from handwriting research to current news stories and the work of educational leaders.

Six Questions Educators Should Ask Before Choosing a Handwriting Program

Educators involved with young children who are just beginning to write have a very important job. As with all emerging skills, what is learned right from the start will shape lifelong habits and abilities.

The Left-Handed Child in a Right-Handed World

We live in a right-handed society. Our civilization has been built around a tradition that regards the right hand as preferable to the left. Hand tools, machines, even doors were designed on the basis of this attitude.