Research Supporting PAWS

  • PAWS intervention was effective in improving writing outcomes (handwriting fluency, punctuation, sentence quality and length, essay quality and length) for kindergarten students.
  • PAWS was successfully delivered by classroom teachers with a high level of fidelity.
  • Lessons were feasible to implement within the time frame, and teachers were able to complete the lessons in the 30-minute allotted time.
  • Teachers reported enjoying implementing PAWS.
  • Students responded positively to PAWS and working with a partner (see sample feedback from a student below).