Try following these steps to help teachers integrate handwriting instruction :
1 . Problem Identification – Determine where the student is struggling by using informal observation , collecting recent writing samples , providing a writing prompt or perform a formal handwriting assessment .
2 . Problem Analysis – Look critically at errors and try to determine if any patterns exist regarding letter formation , letter knowledge , speed or legibility .
3 . Determine a Solution – The majority of successful handwriting interventions use a model – lead – test instructional framework . This framework means that the teacher provides the most support in the beginning then graduals reduces support as the student gains independence . During the modeling phase the teacher or therapist would show correct letter formation by following the appropriate sequence of steps to each letter and saying or writing a series of letters to show correct alphabet sequence . Proceed to guided practice while monitoring progress and providing feedback . Finally , the student would perform handwriting without any support . Additional solutions may be needed as part of the solution such as visual cues for letter formation , memory retrieval activities , orthographic coding activities and fine motor skill activities .
4 . Implementation and Monitoring – Once you determine what letters and solutions you will be using , implement evidence based strategies with consistency . With regards to practice time , the evidence indicates that 15 minutes of daily handwriting can result in meaningful gains . Monitor the end of each handwriting session with data collection such as Handwriting Rubrics . Analyze the data to determine if you need add extra solutions , repeat certain strategies or move forward to practice new skills .
Reference : Shawn Datchuk . Teaching Handwriting to Elementary Students With Learning Disabilities : A Problem-Solving Approach TEACHING Exceptional Children September / October 2015 48 : 19-27 , doi : 10.1177 / 0040059915594782
Handwriting Stations includes the materials to create a handwriting station on a tri-fold or in a folder . The station includes proper letter formation for capital and lower case letters , correct posture , pencil grip , warm up exercises , letter reversals tips and self check sheet . In addition , there are 27 worksheets for the alphabet and number practice ( Handwriting without Tears ® style and Zaner-Bloser ® style ). This download is great for classroom use , therapy sessions or to send home with a student . Find out more information .
www . YourTherapySource . com