Today's Classroom Activities :

Handwriting Activities

Be Proud of that Hand
Handwriting Did you know that National Handwriting Day is January 23? It's observed on the birthday of John Hancock, a man who was very proud of his name. Take some time today to practice good handwriting. Also read the story of John Hancock to your students so they know the meaning of taking a stand and being proud of it.

In Analyze Your Handwriting your students will learn how to analyze their own handwriting or someone else's.

Handwritten Pets
Penmanship/Art When introducing cursive handwriting, it's helpful for students to have a way to remember some of the letters. Make large samples, then let students use the samples as a starting point for inventing animals or objects around the letter.

Beginning Handwriting
Activity to practice beginning handwriting skills.

Handwriting Practice Made Easy
Students use lined whiteboards as tools for learning and practicing handwriting skills.