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The Handwriting Connection

We know that explicitly teaching handwriting is critical for early writing and reading development. However, handwriting instruction encompasses so much more! Learn how explicit instruction establishes clear connections between handwriting and early literacy skills, including letter recognition, sound–spelling correspondence, decoding, and spelling. In upper grades, understand the distinct cognitive and academic advantages that take place as students transition into cursive writing. Leave this session with a new understanding of what effective handwriting instruction looks like, and how it supports students in all areas of literacy.

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The Handwriting Connection

The Critical Role of Handwriting in Literacy Development

Presented by: Annette Brockman M.Ed., National Literacy Consultant

 

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We know that explicitly teaching handwriting is critical for early writing and reading development. However, handwriting instruction encompasses so much more! Learn how explicit instruction establishes clear connections between handwriting and early literacy skills, including letter recognition, sound–spelling correspondence, decoding, and spelling. In upper grades, understand the distinct cognitive and academic advantages that take place as students transition into cursive writing. Leave this session with a new understanding of the researched best practices behind effective handwriting instruction, what that instruction looks like in a classroom, and how it supports students in all areas of literacy.

Duration: 45 Minutes

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Presented by Annette Brockman M.Ed., National Literacy Consultant

Annette Brockman is a passionate educator residing in Royal Oak, Michigan. Annette’s journey in education has provided many opportunities and experiences including classroom teacher, mentor teacher, district literacy coach, and building administrator. She has also served on multiple committees to further the advancement of students and families. Annette holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and a master's degree in educational leadership from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. She is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society.

In her current role as a National Literacy Consultant for Benchmark Education Company, Annette takes great pleasure in providing training to teachers, administrators, and support staff. She enjoys supporting educators along their learning path with initial implementations of Benchmark resources and specialized training for focused areas of instruction.

Handwriting to the MAX!

Digital + Print • Grades K–5

MAXimize the Impact of Handwriting

Handwriting to the MAX! puts handwriting research and best practices into action, leveraging explicit, routine-based instruction, easy-to-use tools, and integrated phonics and comprehension practice to maximize planning and instruction time while building more confident and fluent readers and writers.

Handwriting to the MAX!