“Instruction in handwriting is not about making handwriting pretty or perfect but instead about automatizing letter and word formations to free up working memory for the significant idea management necessary for good writing.” ~William Van Cleave SORticle #8- Handwriting in a Modern World: Why it Matters and What to Do About It, by William Van Cleave This article supported my decision to teach handwriting even when it was not in the curriculum. Students require explicit instruction of letter formation to form good habits, reduce risk of poor habits from forming, and to free up working memory to write for meaning. One of my favourite articles ever & a must in teacher-ed programs. Link: wvced.com/wp-content/uploads…

“No more cold calls. Try warm calls instead.” Everyone jumped out of their seat when Closing Keynote speaker Anita Archer called out @HollyLanePhD! The science of reading is only effective when paired with the Science of Instruction, focusing on the HOW of reading and learning behaviours. No better way to close a wonderful @IDA_Ontario conference!❤️

“Instruction in handwriting is not about making handwriting pretty or perfect but instead about automatizing letter and word formations to free up working memory for the significant idea management necessary for good writing.” @williamvancleave I LOVE this article because it draws from decades of writing research, including that of S. Graham, V. Berninger, emphasizing the importance of explicit, systematic handwriting in daily literacy instruction. #ScienceOfWriting Link below…