Author Archives: BFH Handwriting
Kindergarten and Thereafter
Recently I observed a half hour Kindergarten handwriting class. It was exceptional! It was all about hand and finger strengthening and finger positioning as it applies to holding a writing tool. No letters. No numbers. Each child had a pre-writing … Continue reading
The Reason to teach handwriting.
Better, it should be the reason to teach fluent handwriting. Please see this article in the Washington Post. It’s what has always seemed logical to me, but now there is proof. As you read the article note the word, “longhand,” … Continue reading
A Child’s Writing Tool
If you want to write fluently your hand and fingers need to relax. Some have unorthodox pen holds that work, but most are inefficient and too tight to allow easy movement. I just discovered Twist ’n Write, an ergonomic, automatic … Continue reading
A Versitile App
Eden tells me that she bought the app, Letters Make Words, to help her write when using a stylus on her iPad. I designed the app for young, beginning writers, and never thought that it might help adults as well. … Continue reading
New & Improved!
This is a great endorsement! It’s more to the point than the usual. It goes beyond just improving or changing letter formations, and shows the purpose, the workplace environment with efficient note-taking.
An Advocate for Italic
More and more Kitty Burns Florey speaks out about the value of italic. She believes it should be taught to all children in all schools. If taught well it evolves into a personal hand. Some may want to perfect its … Continue reading
Playful Activity for Good Pencil Hold
A Small Video
This small video is not mine. It has a LARGE message: It is my great good fortune that Dr. Sassoon is both a friend and a valued mentor.
A New Video
Handwriting for Children: Developing Motor Memory http://youtu.be/Od7PGzEHbu0 It would help older persons who are improving their handwriting. It’s all about learning the feel of your hand and pen as it travels through letters to achieve the look of the writing.
An Exceptional Testimonial
http://www.opinionatedbastard.com/2013/08/you-can-fix-your-handwriting-in-4-hours/