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Texas Adoption of Handwriting Curriculum

The Handwriting Without Tears printing and cursive curriculum for grades 1-3 has been approved by the State Board of Education to be placed on the list of conforming curricula under Proclamation 2011.

HWT Workshops
Attend one of our fun, informative, and practical workshops in Texas.  It's the best way to learn all about our materials and program.  See our upcoming workshops near you.

Truly Texas
See how the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum meets Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.

Just the Facts
Students who master handwriting will not only be better, more creative writers but will also excel in other studies and improve their overall self-esteem. Read the research behind HWT.

Free Online Tools and Resources
Our free online tools are here to support your teaching for student success. The Screener of Handwriting Proficiency allows you to assess and track the progress of your students and demonstrate the effectiveness of your instruction. In addition, use our A+ Worksheet Maker to incorporate our unique font for handwriting practice in other subjects.

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Come Meet Us
We would love to meet you at a tradeshow in Texas to let you know more about our program. See our dates for a location near you!

Samples and Presentations
For presentation requests or samples of Handwriting Without Tears, contact Lori Wilson, Adoptions Specialist at lori.wilson@hwtears.com or call 888-983-8409.



Alternatively, get in touch with a local representative.

North Texas:
Tara DeSantiago
888.983.8409 x122
tara.desantiago@hwtears.com

Central and West Texas:
Gaby Prieto
888.983.8409 x158
Gaby.Prieto@hwtears.com

East Texas:
Deb Green
888.983.8409 x164
Deb.Green@hwtears.com

Our award-winning curriculum is easy, fun, and the quickest way to get your students writing legibly and fluently.


Intermediate Printing Kit – Grade 1
My Printing Book
Wide Double Line Paper
Print Alphabet Desk Strip
Advanced Printing Kit – Grade 2
Printing Power
Regular Double Line Paper
Print Alphabet Desk Strip
Beginning Cursive Kit – Grades 2 and 3
Cursive Handwriting
Regular Double Line Paper
Cursive Alphabet Desk Strip
Advanced Cursive Kit – Grade 3
Cursive Success
Narrow Double Line Paper
Cursive Alphabet Desk Strip

Non-Adopted Kits Also Available for Texas Educators


Beginning Printing Kit
Letters and Numbers for Me
Wide Double Line Notebook Paper
Print Alphabet Desk Strip
Kindergarten Teacher's Kit
Kindergarten Teacher’s Guide
Rock, Rap, Tap & Learn CD
Color Print & Number Wall Cards
Kindergarten Hands-On Kindergarten Hands-On Classroom Kit
Wood Pieces Set for Capital Letters (7)
Mat for Wood Pieces (6)
Slate Chalkboard (6)
Blackboard with Double Lines (6)
Laminated Capital Letter Cards (1)
Advanced Cursive Kit – Grade 4
Cursive Success
Narrow Double Line Paper
Cursive Alphabet Desk Strip
Spanish Workbook Kit
Grade level Spanish student workbook
Double Line Notebook Paper
Alphabet Desk Strip