Handwriting Without Tears is a dedicated handwriting solution offering dynamic solutions that are both intuitive and customizable to classroom needs. Designed for adaptability and flexibility, the HWT 2025 editions match teaching to the best way to learn with explicit instruction that is simple to understand. We save you time and cost in producing superior outcomes. Learn more about this award-winning program. Children develop speed and fluency with cursive lowercase and capital letter formations. Activities reinforce morphology to prepare students for increased reading and writing demands across content areas. Students write poetry, diary and journal notes, book reviews and thank you notes. Cursive and Beyond can be used in grade 5, grade 6, or even in middle school based on instructional needs. Cursive and Beyond 2025 also includes: Step-by-step letter formations that are easy to teach. Vertical cursive style that is easy to read and write. Left-friendly design with perfect letter models. Pause and Practice pages for progress monitoring. Cursive and Beyond Teacher’s Guide is designed to minimize teacher prep time. Lessons include explicit cursive handwriting instruction with exact language for teaching each lesson. The multisensory activities, differentiation strategies, ideas for multilingual learners, and progress monitoring suggestions are also included on the lesson pages. Intentional connections to grade level literacy and technology skills support learning to ensure literacy success: Literacy Connection includes grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, writing and morphology Tech Connection includes keyboarding, note-taking tools, grammar tools, and process writing tools Teach It includes best practices, A Click Aways, and guidance on using classroom resources Digital Teaching provides reminders about digital teacher and student resources for each lesson
