Handwriting Without Tears
Handwriting is one of the foundational skills that leads students toward automatic word recognition.
As students practice letter formation with Handwriting Without Tears, they reinforce the alphabetic principle. This practice ensures automatic recall of symbols for sounds, facilitating knowledge transfer as they progress.
(formerly Handwriting WithoutTears)
Driven by the Science of Reading
With Handwriting without Tears' systematic instruction and child-friendly methods, the learning process is streamlined, keeping students engaged from uppercase through to cursive letters.
* Explicit instruction combined with guided practice to promote handwriting automaticity.
* Developmentally appropriate sequence flows from Pre-K–6.
* Seamlessly integrates with literacy curricula for effective handwriting instruction.
* Hands-on tools build vocabulary and alphabet knowledge prior to writing.
* Multisensory activities engage all learners and develop fine motor skills.
* Reseach-back curriculum with an intuitive and customizable design.
Handwriting without Tears ® 2025 TK–6th Grade Program Brochure
How Handwriting Without Tears ® aligns to the science of Reading