Adventures in Handwriting
Adventures in Handwriting is an online educational program that uses interactive videos to help children ages 3-6 develop proper handwriting and fine motor skills through engaging, play-based lessons.
The Story
Adventures in Handwriting is an online educational program founded by Melissa Spitz that helps children ages 3-6 build proper handwriting and fine motor skills.
The curriculum uses interactive, play-based video lessons that combine structured letter formation practice with engaging activities to keep young learners motivated. Families can follow the program at their own pace, making it a flexible alternative to traditional preschool or tutoring.
The business operates through Uscreen-hosted course pages, serving parents and homeschool educators who want a research-backed approach to early writing development.
Key Facts & Metrics
Company Timeline
2015 — Founded by Melissa Spitz
Melissa Spitz launched Adventures in Handwriting as an online educational program for young children.
2018 — Digital Curriculum Expansion
The program expanded its interactive video library and introduced structured play-based lessons for ages 3-6.
2021 — Student Growth
Adventures in Handwriting reached thousands of families, focusing on handwriting and fine-motor skill development through digital courses.
Episodes Featuring Adventures in Handwriting
Advice Line with Jack Conte of Patreon (December 2024)
Patreon co-founder Jack Conte joins Guy Raz on the Advice Line to help three founders navigate growth at inflection points. Zac Parsons wants to scale Honeymoon Coffee Company nationally without losing its local identity. Rowena Scherer needs to broaden Eat to Explore beyond kids without diluting the brand. Melissa Spitz looks to expand Adventures in Handwriting into schools with limited marketing resources. Jack's advice centers on speed of iteration, sub-branding for new audiences, and letting parent demand drive institutional adoption.
Advice Line with Jack Conte of Patreon
Patreon co-founder and CEO Jack Conte joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders about marketing and building community. First we meet Zac from Indiana, who’s looking to grow his coffee company with a subscription offering for newlyweds. Then Rowena from New York, who wants to expand her international cooking kits for kids to all ages. And Melissa from Florida, who’s hoping to break into schools with her handwriting program for preschoolers. Thank you to the founders of Honey Moon Coffee Co., Eat2Explore, and Adventures in Handwriting for being a part of our show. If you’d like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode, leave us a one-minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you’d like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298. And be sure to listen to Patreon’s founding story as told by Jack and his co-founder Sam Yam on the show in 2021. Gilly Moon. You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram and sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com.
