Handwriting Circle Slide Board

The Handwriting Circle Slide Board is used in STEPS 3 and 4 as a beginning writing tool. For very young children, this is often their first attempt at writing in a controlled setting with lines. We first introduce the language of instruction necessary for handwriting lessons including directional phrases, start at "1", slide along, pull through, etc. Students can touch the top line, midline, baseline and learn the difference between a one story and two story letter before beginning to write. Younger students follow oral directions by moving a bingo marker or small bean as they practice the six manuscript or cursive stroke formations. Older students can trace the board with the eraser end of pencil for a quick review of writing directionality. Once the six strokes are mastered teaching the letter formation goes much smoother!

Just one more week to join the spring STEPS class!

The 2012 STEPS class is open for just one more week! Sign on to take this class at your own pace and receive 3 hours of graduate credit through Charleston Southern University. Go to www.stepsreadingcenter.com for more information and the easy sign in!

An Account = FREE STEPS Classes

Pin It Why do I have to create an account and become a member to view the STEPS classes? Good question!! STEPS Reading Center's training and support site accompanies the STEPS materials for teachers and parents. The class-based training includes lots of video content, printables and games but it also has activities and lessons that track progress. Nothing better than being able to track progress and use built in assessments to see the strengths and weaknesses of your child or student. Teachers and students can check their grades in quizzes and lessons that are set up to be repeatable until mastery has been achieved. No, "jack of all trades, master at none" in our world! Once you create an account, enroll in as many classes as you want! The STEPS online Graduate class is the only class requiring a fee.

Quickly and easily create a new account! This FREE account is for the sole purpose of course membership. There are no membership fees and you will not receive advertising email. You will gain 24/7 access to all the activities, quizzes, games and printable support offered by STEPS. Your information will remain private and is never sold to third party services.

"Children that cannot read, cannot excel."

This is a copy of a letter written to a STEPS teacher.

Dear Mrs. C***,
Our family cannot begin to thank you for the turn around we have witnessed in Jordan's ability to read. It has improved his attitude and self-confidence in all areas of his school work. Last year about this time we had a second grade child that had a reading level that was barely first grade. He was unwilling to participate in any classroom activities that involved reading because he was embarrassed. He had great Math skills but once his class began reading their own instructions, even his math grades suffered. He hated to read at home because he stumbled over every word. It was an emotional ordeal for all of us. We purchased every program and every game that you can name to help him improve (including Hooked on Phonics), to no avail.

STEPS Spring 2012 Online Graduate Class

The STEPS Online Graduate class officially begins Monday! You can join us any time before February 27th. You do the class independently, at your own pace. You just have to finish before May 1st. Work as slowly or as quickly as you like. Parking is free and you can do your classwork in your slippers. You can have 3 hours of graduate credit under your belt BEFORE summer begins!

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