Testimonials

“We decided to use HWT throughout our district because we wanted to ensure our children’s success while reducing the demands on our teachers.”

— Alexis B. Smith, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Orange County, VA

“Using Handwriting Without Tears®, our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children meet higher standards for letter recognition, correct letter formation and directionality.”

— Judy Walker, Principal, Central Elementary School, Stephenville, TX

“Handwriting Without Tears is the only program I have seen that is comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, easy to teach and totally effective. The workshop was awesome!”

— Carole Sterry, Principal, Elizabeth Page Elementary School, Springfield, OR

“The letter-reversal problem has been solved.”

— Dr. Carolyn Newkirk, Principal, Beth Tfiloh Community School, Baltimore, MD

“The Pre-K curriculum is an excellent addition to our developmentally appropriate literacy program. Our teachers are eager to integrate the ideas into the classroom.”

— Kathy Hamel, Curriculum Coordinator, Longwood, FL

“HWT will make a difference to administrators. The process of instruction takes less time and produces excellent results. It helps our students succeed on standardized tests.”

— Garey Dozier, Principal, West Texas Elementary–A Texas Exemplary Elementary and Distinguished Title I School

“The letter-reversal problem has been solved.”

— Dr. Carolyn Newkirk, Principal, Beth Tfiloh Community School, Baltimore, MD

“Your program continues to meet the needs of all my students, and, the progress is so rapid. All teachers should have awareness and access to this wonderful writing program.”

— Rhonda Davis-Strickland, Elementary School Teacher, Kentwood Elementary, Kentwood, LA

“Handwriting Without Tears is the best of what is out there. Minimal time is needed for tremendous gains.”

— Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC

“The curriculum equips teachers to analyze and remediate most handwriting problems themselves.”

— Jacque Schaafasma, OTR, Sequim School District, Sequim, WA

“I am in my second year of using the HWT approach. Writing is accomplished without tears from my students! Your program meets the needs of all my students and speeds their progress. I hope that all teachers can have access to this wonderful writing program!”

— R. Davis-Strickland

“It is effective for all children, whether disabled or not. It is very kinesthetic and tactile which is reinforcing to the children.”

— Ivymount School, Potomac, MD

“Handwriting Without Tears® is intuitive and fun. It makes handwriting second nature so kids can focus on content and creativity. In the face of new academic standards, kids must be able to communicate what they learn.”

— Rhea Vogel, Board Member, New York State Parent–Teacher Association

“When children are successful, their desire to learn increases. When they are successful at producing letters and numbers, then their desire to write increases. The HWT curriculum affords them writing success.”

— Barbara Hunter, OTR/L, Ponder, TX

“For the first time, all the children in my class have beautiful handwriting. This program makes sense to children. It helps them to remember how each letter is formed. It makes my job easier and more fun. Thank you!”

— Betsy DeChellis, Elementary School Teacher, Elizabeth, NJ

“The workbooks are uncluttered and easier for children to use.”

— Haslet Elementary, TX

“This pre-k program is full of energy. After 10 years of teaching, I have new motivation to teach. The curriculum provides structure but allows for flexible teaching for children's different abilities.”

— Claire Schloss, Teacher, New York, NY

“I have taught for 12 years — your program is fun! All children are successful; that is what I love the most!”

— Patty Chenault, Aspen Elementary School, Aspen, CO

“When children are successful, their desire to learn increases. When they are successful at producing letters and numbers, then their desire to write increases. The HWT curriculum affords them writing success.”

— Barbara Hunter, OTR/L, Ponder, TX

“HWT uses child-friendly, multisensory materials that make learning to write a fun and enjoyable experience for kids. My students experienced dramatic improvement in handwriting skills in a very short time.”

— Tara Everitt, OTR/L, Director of Therapy, Helping Hand Children’s Center, North Little Rock, AR