What is the typical length of a lesson in Phonics, Reading, and Me?
Each lesson’s pacing is flexible and based on student outcomes. The estimated amount of time per lesson is 1–3 teacher-led sessions with the
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How does Phonics, Reading, and Me support multilingual learners?
Phonics, Reading, and Me supports multilingual learners with scaffolded lessons, teacher-led groups, and tools for language development success.
How is Phonics, Reading, and Me equitable for all children to be successful?
Phonics, Reading, and Me empowers all learners with decodable texts, scaffolds, and progress tools for flexible, differentiated reading success.
Your paper uses double lines. Our school uses three lines. Will this lead to confusion?
The average classroom uses multiple styles of paper and we want to teach students how to write on all of them.
I am currently using a core literacy program. How can Phonics, Reading, and Me support my classroom needs?
There is a plethora of resources available to support teachers with the use of Phonics, Reading, and Me. The lesson cards not only provide
Your program emphasizes a vertical style of cursive. Will students still be able to develop their own style?
Teaching a vertical style allows cursive instruction to be accessible for left and right-handed students.
What level should students begin with?
Students should use the HWT or KWT grade level that matches their reading level.
What is the typical length of a HWT lesson?
The typical lesson length is 10-15 minutes.
Why is the Handwriting Without Tears teaching order different? How does it work?
Our unique letter teaching order is successful because it follows a scaffolded developmental teaching sequence.
When should I start teaching my child how to hold a crayon correctly?
Start when your child shows interest in coloring with crayons.