Are You Prepared to Teach Foundational Writing Skills?
Virtual sessions are convenient, but nothing can replace the immediate connection you’ll feel learning in person! Handwriting Without Tears is bringing expert-led workshops to you! Learn to build the foundational writing skills your students need to succeed. Learning Without Tears is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA).
Join us for a powerful new learning experience, and you’ll:
- EARN 3 contact hours (.3 CEUs)
- NETWORK with peers in your city
- REINFORCE your skills through hands-on learning
Upcoming Handwriting Workshops
Discover how to use music, hands-on manipulatives, and technology to help children develop the emergent writing skills needed for kindergarten readiness. Learn strategies for teaching grip, alphabet knowledge, and coloring skills to better prepare children to write letters, numbers, and their names.
Readiness & Writing
Discover how to use music, hands-on manipulatives, and technology to help children develop the emergent writing skills needed for kindergarten readiness. Learn strategies for teaching grip, alphabet knowledge, and coloring skills to better prepare children to write letters, numbers, and their names.
Handwriting Without Tears® Print
Explore our comprehensive, easy-to-use Handwriting Without Tears print curriculum. You’ll learn engaging, multisensory techniques to make handwriting a natural and automatic skill for your Grade K–2 students. Explore proper grip, writing skills, and learn how our digital tools can save you time in your daily instruction.
What Your Workshop Day Will Look Like
Each workshop lasts four hours and is packed with information and tips that you can begin using in your classroom right away!
- FOCUS on foundational concepts
- LEARN techniques for teaching handwriting
- DISCOVER skills for spacing and writing
- GET ANSWERS from experts in our Q&A
Secure your Spot Early and Save
Save 15%* on any single registration with EARLYBIRD (Expires 9/30)
Save 25%** on registering for both sessions with PLIP25
Upcoming Workshops
Meet Our Facilitators
You'll learn with our team of facilitators, comprised of educators, school leaders, occupational therapists, and parents who have collectively helped thousands of educators and the millions of students they serve.
Dr. Peter Giroux
Occupational Therapist
Peter Giroux is a full-time tenured Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He has a Master’s of Health Science degree (MHS) from Mississippi College and a Doctoral degree (PhD) in Clinical Health Sciences from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Katrina Erickson
Occupational Therapist
Katrina received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas in 1990. Her experience has reached beyond her OT training in the design and delivery of summer camps and private tutoring services to develop and improve handwriting skills.
Valerie Zaryczny
Occupational Therapist
Valerie received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Valerie is passionate about helping children of all abilities develop the skills necessary to be successful at school and in daily life.
Roxanne Thompson
Occupational Therapist
Roxanne Thompson received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1998. She has practiced OT in the public schools, early intervention, and currently at a private pediatric out-patient clinic. She also provides handwriting tutoring services to children in pre-school through middle school.
What Participants Are Saying
“Roxanne did an amazing job discussing and modeling different techniques that we can use in our classroom.”
“Valerie explained this program very well. I loved the videos of teachers putting Handwriting Without Tears into practice. Thank you!”
“I enjoyed learning tips from other educators in the break-out sessions.”
“Excellent explanations of the materials, content, and developmental applications of the specific lessons.”
Have any questions? We’re happy to answer them!
*Savings of 15% apply to a single in-person workshop registration, good for one-time use only, not applicable on previous purchases. Offer is valid from June 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
**Savings of 25% apply to registrations for two in-person workshops at a single location and date, good for one-time use only, not applicable on previous purchases. Offer is valid from April 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023.