Handwriting Tips with Candi Sellers

Handwriting is a crucial skill that many of us take for granted. Whether we are writing in print or cursive, our ability to form letters and words clearly and legibly can affect everything from our engagement in school to our job prospects later in life. And yet, this essential skill has seen a decline in recent years, as teaching methods have shifted away from emphasizing the basics of handwriting towards more advanced concepts such as grammar and sentence structure. While this shift may be understandable in theory, it does not reflect the reality of modern learning environments. As anyone who has worked with students knows all too well, many kids struggle with challenges related to fine motor skills, making it difficult for them to master even basic handwriting techniques. And so, for these students in particular, the continued importance of handwriting cannot be overstated. By increasing their focus on cursive writing and related activities such as tracing and copying exercises, educators can help these students build the physical abilities they need to succeed both academically and professionally. 

In this episode, you'll hear me chat with Candi Sellers. Candi is passionate about training professionals, providing academic language therapy to learners of all ages, and creating resources that support literacy.  She is a homeschool mom of a neurodivergent learner, a Fellow of Orton-Gillingham Academy, a Certified Academic Language Therapist-Qualified Instructor with ALTA, a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist with CERI, Instructor of Therapy with IMSLEC, and a licensed teacher in North Carolina.  Candi provides Orton-Gillingham teacher training and practicum courses.  

Candi is also in private practice providing tutoring and consultation.  Having worked in public, private, and homeschool settings, she recognizes that researched-based literacy instruction is critical for all students.  She is passionate about helping families and professionals find the tools and measures needed to support all learners, specifically those with learning differences.

Candi shares the importance of handwriting and how it is a crucial part of instruction.

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