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Handwriting Tree®'' is a Fun, New and Unique Way to Teach Handwriting!

The Handwriting Tree progam is packed with an integrated set of learning activities spanning from three-dimensional tasks to workbook and extensive writing practice templates. This approach, unique to the Handwriting Tree, engages students and delivers an effective multi-sensory approach to learning.

The program was designed to teach and remediate handwriting issues for all children. However, it was specifically designed to fill the unmet needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For example, the Handwriting Tree’s novel “reverse color chalkboard” particularly benefits ASD students by incorporating a seamless transition from learning on a chalkboard, which promotes effective motor feedback, to writing on paper. No color reversals are required, that is between white chalk on a dark chalkboard to dark pencil on white paper. In addition, the writing with the patented chalkboard surface is "quiet," and does not emit the squeaking sounds of traditional chalkboards that can startle children with auditory defensiveness. Individual letter practice pads are provided in the shape of the chalkboard, which further encourages an easy transition to paper. The size of the writing templates is gradually decreased until the student can achieve excellent results using regular lined kindergarten paper.

The Handwriting Tree program features engaging, trademarked characters, Bethany BluebirdTM, Onslow OwlTM, and Griffin GroundhogTM, which guide children to learn proper letter formation sequences. All letter formation cues have been designed to be consistent throughout the entire set of tools and materials.

Handwriting Tree® is a registered trademark of Handwriting Tree, LLC, which was formed in July 2016 and based in North Potomac, MD.

The Handwriting Tree site includes an explanation of the system, blogs discussing best practice for teaching handwriting, and a list of handwriting instruction courses being offered for continuing education credit.