Testimonials

“My teachers are loving Handwriting Without Tears. Today, a kindergarten teacher told me that when her students come to school, they beg to do penmanship!”

— Stephanie Youngerman, Educational Services Supervisor – Language Arts

“The letter-reversal problem has been solved.”

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

“I just want to say how WONDERFUL the Handwriting Without Tears program is. I am an OT and have just opened my own handwriting tutoring center. Our kids have made such great improvements in just weeks! I have been using this program for at least 5 years now and think it is a miracle handwriting program. It's easy, fun, and it actually makes kids enjoy writing! Thank you everyone!”

— Chelsea McGowan, OT Write 2 Learn, LLC, NJ

“The program is working like a dream. I have never seen first graders come to nice handwriting so quickly. I am so happy I had the opportunity to take the course. Another teacher and I have talked up the curriculum so well that our principal has okayed us to use it as a pilot program this year.”

— Dee Ann Smith, First Grade Teacher, Grinnell Elementary, KS

“Your dedication to customer service and promoting HWT is remarkable!”

— Cindy Becker, mentor/coach, St. Rafael the Archangel school, Milwaukee, WI

“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

“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

“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

“I went to one of your seminars at the WESD in Salem, Oregon. Your presenter was Paula. The program was so great that my colleagues and I used it right away at school. Thank you for developing such a great writing program!”

— Anette Smith, Oakdale Heights School, Dallas, OR

“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

“I am making a presentation to my administration. The advocate CD you sent me has been an incredible asset. Thank you for offering such a fine and developmentally appropriate course/program!”

— Kathy Reynolds, Early Childhood Teacher, M.Ed Mary Hogan School, Middlebury, VT

“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

“My teachers are loving Handwriting Without Tears. Today, a kindergarten teacher told me that when her students come to school, they beg to do penmanship!”

— Stephanie Youngerman, Educational Services Supervisor – Language Arts

“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

“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

“Your dedication to customer service and promoting HWT is remarkable!”

— Cindy Becker, mentor/coach, St. Rafael the Archangel school, Milwaukee, WI

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

— Haslet Elementary, TX

“We started school almost four weeks ago and I am amazed again to see the results of the Mat Man activity. I introduced the song and my kids' papers look just like the ones in your books. The song triggers an understanding that I am overwhelmed by. What a terrific program HWT is!”

— Cindy Baker, preschool teacher Sunshine School, AZ

“I just have to say thank you. After doing numerous other types of "handwriting" remediation, I have finally been successful in helping children that struggle with something other people take for granted. I couldn't believe, after 4 short months, a number of my students are showing dramatic improvements in their handwriting. I was excited about using the program after taking the course and I am now a true believer that Handwriting Without Tears is the best handwriting program on the planet earth! Actually, it brings tears to MY eyes. Thanks again.”

— Marilou Bastian, OTR/L, Port St. Lucie, FL

“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 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

“I am a K teacher in Richmond, ME and we use your WONDERFUL program in our school. We love it, the kids love it, the parents love it. I absolutely love HWT. It has helped so many students in my classes. We have been using it for at least 4 years and can't imagine a better handwriting program. Thank you!”

— Michelle Dorman, Kindergarten Teacher, Marcia Buker School, Richmond, ME

“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

“I just want to say how WONDERFUL the Handwriting Without Tears program is. I am an OT and have just opened my own handwriting tutoring center. Our kids have made such great improvements in just weeks! I have been using this program for at least 5 years now and think it is a miracle handwriting program. It's easy, fun, and it actually makes kids enjoy writing! Thank you everyone!”

— Chelsea McGowan, OT Write 2 Learn, LLC, NJ

“The program is working like a dream. I have never seen first graders come to nice handwriting so quickly. I am so happy I had the opportunity to take the course. Another teacher and I have talked up the curriculum so well that our principal has okayed us to use it as a pilot program this year.”

— Dee Ann Smith, First Grade Teacher, Grinnell Elementary, KS

“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

“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

“I went to one of your seminars at the WESD in Salem, Oregon. Your presenter was Paula. The program was so great that my colleagues and I used it right away at school. Thank you for developing such a great writing program!”

— Anette Smith, Oakdale Heights School, Dallas, OR

“The letter-reversal problem has been solved.”

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

“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

“I am making a presentation to my administration. The advocate CD you sent me has been an incredible asset. Thank you for offering such a fine and developmentally appropriate course/program!”

— Kathy Reynolds, Early Childhood Teacher, M.Ed Mary Hogan School, Middlebury, VT

“I am making a presentation to my administration. The advocate CD you sent me has been an incredible asset. Thank you for offering such a fine and developmentally appropriate course/program!”

— Kathy Reynolds, Early Childhood Teacher, M.Ed Mary Hogan School, Middlebury, VT

“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

“I went to one of your seminars at the WESD in Salem, Oregon. Your presenter was Paula. The program was so great that my colleagues and I used it right away at school. Thank you for developing such a great writing program!”

— Anette Smith, Oakdale Heights School, Dallas, OR

“I just want to say how WONDERFUL the Handwriting Without Tears program is. I am an OT and have just opened my own handwriting tutoring center. Our kids have made such great improvements in just weeks! I have been using this program for at least 5 years now and think it is a miracle handwriting program. It's easy, fun, and it actually makes kids enjoy writing! Thank you everyone!”

— Chelsea McGowan, OT Write 2 Learn, LLC, NJ

“I just have to say thank you. After doing numerous other types of "handwriting" remediation, I have finally been successful in helping children that struggle with something other people take for granted. I couldn't believe, after 4 short months, a number of my students are showing dramatic improvements in their handwriting. I was excited about using the program after taking the course and I am now a true believer that Handwriting Without Tears is the best handwriting program on the planet earth! Actually, it brings tears to MY eyes. Thanks again.”

— Marilou Bastian, OTR/L, Port St. Lucie, FL

“Your dedication to customer service and promoting HWT is remarkable!”

— Cindy Becker, mentor/coach, St. Rafael the Archangel school, Milwaukee, WI