Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Program: Materials for handwriting instruction

Cursive Handwriting
Written By Madeline Goldsmith

Zaner-Bloser Handwriting program provides a set of comprehensive materials to teachers so they can help their students improve their handwriting. Zaner-Bloser Handwriting program provides materials to teachers so they can teach PK-6th grade students how to write in cursive and how to improve their handwriting. The program is offered in both English and Spanish. This program aims to improve children's literacy development in this increasingly tech-oriented age. Handwriting is a key skill and crucial for brain development. Teachers purchase a guide for themselves and activity book for the students. There are lots of writing and interpersonal activities for the students in the books. Parents love how it's an easy and comprehensive program that doesn't require a significant time commitment. Parents have also seen improvement in their child's handwriting since starting the program. This resource may not be suited for children with short attention spans or little patience. Handwriting improves with both time and consistency and wouldn't be a worthwhile purchase for children who wouldn't put effort into the exercises.

Grades: PK-6th grade

Cost: The cost of a handwriting package varies depending on the grade of the students and whether a classroom versus individual package is purchased. Cost ranges between $15 to $400.

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool:

Time required: Teachers can decide how much time is spent on the writing exercises. Typically, teachers spend 15 minutes or more on handwriting instruction each class.

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  No, no screens are required

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: No, parent/teacher/caregiver involvement is necessary

Prep Time:  Minimal prep time

Other characteristics

Modality: Visual, Hands-on/kinesthetic

Adaptive: No, it is the same for every student

Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy

Other characteristics:   Writing

Accountability

Assessment:

State Standards: No

Teacher Accounts:

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Madeline Goldsmith

Madeline Goldsmith is a rising junior at a high school in Northern California. She has worked with the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation Summer Program to co-teach students interested in STEM fields and is a tutor at her high school. Due to shelter-in-place restrictions, she has first-hand experience with the boredom students can face when stuck at home, so she is excited to provide parents with additional resources to keep their children engaged in learning.

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