Handwriting Day Motivation Posters
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Handwriting Day Motivation Posters" is written for Kindergarten to 5th Grade (Ages 5-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.




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Handwriting Day motivation posters for K to 5th grade: four posters with short lines about writing by hand, journals, notes and feelings. Part of our National Handwriting Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Hang the posters near a writing center or journal shelf in the week of January 23, and talk about one line each day before writing time.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten to 5th grade students handwriting practice and a reason to write by hand, on John Hancock's birthday.
- Gives the class a poster to read together, point to and talk about.
- Made for Kindergarten to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Handwriting Day Motivation Posters?
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Hang the posters near a writing center or journal shelf in the week of January 23, and talk about one line each day before writing time.
What are the Handwriting Day Motivation Posters?
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Four posters, each marked National Handwriting Day, January 23, with colorful doodles and a child writing. The lines are: Imagine it. Write it. Share it.; A handwritten note can make someone smile.; My journal holds my thoughts.; and Write what you feel.
Can I use the Handwriting Day Motivation Posters at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 5th Grade National Handwriting Day resources are there?
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2 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 9 National Handwriting Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our National Handwriting Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are National Handwriting Day resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 5-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these National Handwriting Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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