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Handwriting Without Tears 2nd Grade Printing Bundle

Recommended Ages

2nd grade

The Handwriting Without Tears 2nd Grade Printing Bundle is a complete package designed to help second graders develop fluent, legible print. It typically includes a student workbook, teacher guide, and multisensory materials like letter cards or manipulatives that reinforce correct formation and spacing. Developed by occupational therapist Jan Olsen and her team, Handwriting Without Tears is widely used in schools and therapy settings for its simple, developmentally appropriate approach. Parents appreciate the clear, uncluttered pages and short daily lessons that fit easily into busy schedules. It’s best for children who need structured practice to refine printing speed and neatness. The program’s look is utilitarian rather than colorful, which some kids find less exciting, but the clean design supports focus. For best results, pair workbook pages with a few minutes of writing in real contexts—journals, letters, or labeling drawings—so skills transfer beyond the book.

Ideal for 2nd graders whose handwriting is hard to read, uneven in size, or tiring to produce, and for families who prefer a calm, systematic, secular approach that’s gentle on kids who struggle with motor skills.

Pros

Developmentally sequenced, occupational-therapist-designed materials that help 2nd graders refine printing with a simple two-line format, multi-sensory strategies, and short, approachable lessons; widely described as effective for kids with fine-motor, visual-perceptual, or dysgraphia-related challenges. 

Cons

The look is fairly plain compared to some glossy workbooks, which some children dislike; it requires active adult guidance and is focused solely on handwriting, so families still need separate programs for spelling and composition; some kids who already write neatly may find it repetitive. 

Because it is commonly used in schools and by therapists, some charter and ESA programs approve purchase of Handwriting Without Tears materials as part of language arts or special-education services. Families should verify which bundles and vendors are allowed under their specific funding guidelines.

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Handwriting Without Tears 2nd Grade Printing Bundle
$30.00 USD

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Handwriting Without Tears 2nd Grade Printing Bundle Mission

The Handwriting Without Tears 2nd Grade Printing Bundle is part of Learning Without Tears’ mission to make handwriting instruction simple, developmentally appropriate, and truly effective for all kids. This level focuses on helping second graders strengthen print letter formation, spacing, and sentence writing with short, multisensory lessons that fit easily into a busy day. By pairing clear models and language with hands‑on materials, the program aims to build automatic, legible writing so children can focus their mental energy on spelling, ideas, and reading—not on how to form each letter.

Handwriting Without Tears 2nd Grade Printing Bundle Story

Handwriting Without Tears grew out of occupational therapist Jan Olsen’s search for better strategies to help her own son, who was struggling with handwriting in first grade. She began experimenting with straightforward letter forms, double‑line paper, wooden pieces, and multisensory activities that connected fine‑motor skills with brain development. Those early techniques evolved into a full Pre‑K–5 curriculum now used in classrooms and therapy offices around the world. The 2nd Grade Printing Bundle reflects decades of refinement, offering targeted practice for children who are solidifying print just before many schools transition them into cursive.

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FAQ: Additional Details about Handwriting Without Tears 2nd Grade Printing Bundle

A typical session might involve your child sitting at the table tracing sample letters with a finger, writing on a small chalkboard or dry-erase surface, then completing one or two workbook pages with simple sentences or copywork. You might also sing a quick formation chant or do a brief hand warm-up, hearing the soft scrape of pencil on paper and seeing neat, well-spaced letters emerge over time.

The Handwriting Without Tears 2nd Grade Printing Bundle (from Learning Without Tears) provides a grade-level workbook, teacher support, and multisensory tools to solidify print handwriting. Parents follow short, structured lessons that review letter formation, spacing, and sentence writing, often using a mix of workbook pages, slate boards, and movement-based activities to keep practice engaging and low-stress.

Parent or caregiver involvement is high, especially in the beginning; adults model proper grip and posture, give real-time feedback on letter size and spacing, and help keep the tone positive and encouraging. Some older or confident writers may eventually complete pages more independently, with a quick check afterward.

Learners should already know the alphabet and basic letter formation from earlier levels, have sufficient fine-motor control to hold a pencil, and be ready to write short sentences. Occupational therapists may recommend adjustments for children with significant motor or sensory challenges.

This bundle continues HWT’s structured, sensory‑friendly approach, which works well for kids who still need scaffolding, including those with dysgraphia, dyspraxia, or ADHD. Families can slow the pace, repeat pages, and pair with typing instruction for 2e learners who have advanced ideas but lagging motor skills.

As part of the Handwriting Without Tears program, this 2nd grade printing bundle uses the same structured, multisensory, step-by-step instruction that Modulo highlights as a strong fit for many children on the autism spectrum. It can be especially helpful for autistic kids who struggle with fine-motor or sensory aspects of writing but benefit from consistent routines and visual cues.

This bundle applies Handwriting Without Tears’ multi-sensory, dysgraphia-friendly approach specifically to second-grade printing, with clear models, guided practice, and short lessons that support kids whose reading and spelling are already effortful. The predictable routine helps dyslexic learners automate handwriting so they can focus more on content.

This Handwriting Without Tears bundle combines the multisensory workbook, manipulatives, and simple letter formations, giving sensory-sensitive second graders lots of structured practice without overwhelming fine-motor demands.

Because it uses the same multisensory, OT‑designed approach, the Handwriting Without Tears 2nd Grade Printing Bundle is a strong option for children with motor‑based handwriting difficulties or developmental delays who need very structured, low‑frustration printing practice.

Purpose‑built with many dysgraphia and OT‑informed supports (big lines, multisensory tools, very clear letter formations), so it’s often a strong match for 2e kids whose intelligence outpaces fine‑motor skills. Go slowly, keep sessions short, and move to keyboarding when legibility is “good enough.”

As part of the Handwriting Without Tears program, this 2nd grade printing bundle uses the same structured, multisensory, step-by-step instruction that Modulo highlights as a strong fit for many children on the autism spectrum. It can be especially helpful for autistic kids who struggle with fine-motor or sensory aspects of writing but benefit from consistent routines and visual cues.

This bundle applies Handwriting Without Tears’ multi-sensory, dysgraphia-friendly approach specifically to second-grade printing, with clear models, guided practice, and short lessons that support kids whose reading and spelling are already effortful. The predictable routine helps dyslexic learners automate handwriting so they can focus more on content.

This 2nd Grade Handwriting Without Tears printing bundle uses the same OT-designed, multisensory approach—structured practice, visual cues, and specialized paper—that makes the core program a strong fit for children with dysgraphia. The clear models and incremental practice help older kids clean up messy, hard-to-read writing without overwhelming them.

Refunds for the bundle follow the policies of the retailer or distributor: unopened physical materials can often be returned within a limited time, while used workbooks and consumables are usually non-returnable. Digital components, where included, are generally final sale.

Less necessary for children who already have legible, fluent handwriting or for families who lean heavily into unschooling and don’t want structured penmanship practice; kids craving colorful, story-based books might also resist.

Zaner‑Bloser, New American Cursive (for those moving to cursive), and copywork or notebooking approaches offer alternative ways to work on handwriting.

Learning Without Tears periodically updates its materials, offers new digital tools and training videos, and refines bundles to reflect best practices from occupational therapy and handwriting research. Families using older editions can often access updated tips online.

Keep sessions to 5–10 minutes, a few times per week, and mix workbook pages with HWT’s multi-sensory methods (chalkboard, wet‑dry‑try, sky writing) so practice feels varied and less fatiguing.

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Meet Jan

Jan Z. Olsen is an occupational therapist and the founder of the Handwriting Without Tears program, now part of Learning Without Tears. She developed her approach more than 30 years ago while helping her son overcome handwriting challenges, then spent her career training teachers and therapists in developmentally based handwriting instruction. Jan’s methods emphasize simple vertical letter forms, multisensory tools, and short, structured lessons that align with how children actually learn motor skills. A fun fact: the now‑famous wooden letter pieces began as a homemade set she created for her son at home.