About Special Education: To Teach Handwriting or Not Teach Handwriting

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Special Education Special Education IEPs and Forms Lesson Plans Behavior Management From Jerry Webster, your Guide to Special Education This week I respond to another issue brought to my attention by an old friend: is cursive handwriting really a requirement of academic success? Sometimes children eager to learn new skills will take to it, even students receiving special education services with fine motor issues. For others, it's torture. What do you think? I also bring back a holiday unit you may be able to use in December. To Teach Handwriting or Not Teach Handwriting I heard from my old friend Jackie and her sixth grade son Jake, who have a gift for giving me topics to blog on. (See You Are Your Best Motivator.)... Read more A Holiday Unit This plan was prepared for last year, when the Muslim Holiday of Eid fell between Thanksgiving and New Years. Still, the lessons on the traditions of Hannukah and Christmas will still provide social studies, language arts and reading opportunities. Teach Like a Champion - Create a Classroom Culture I'm taking a break from the techniques to examine the 5 principles of creating a classroom management from Doug Lemov's book, Teach Like a Champion. They are; discipline, management, control, influence and engagement. Read more to find how Lemov defines these terms. Teach Like a Champion - Technique 27 This week's technique from Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov is a real winner, and is now close to my heart. Technique 27: Vegas If you've been following my blog, you... Read more Special Education Ads Special Education Handwriting Teach English Teach Schools Teach Reading Featured Articles Teaching Strategies and Best Practices Behavior Tips and Tricks Lesson Plans for Inclusion and Special Education Students Classroom Management and Discipline Strategies Disabilities in Special Education Literacy - Reading and Writing Strategies for LD Students   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Jerry Webster Special Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Special Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads How to Write an IEP Dealing With Problem Behaviors Special Education Careers Assessment for Special Education Reading Strategies for Students with LD Advertisement