handwriting tips

The Pen Still Mightier Than the Keyboard: Why Handwriting Matters in Our Digital Age

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Child writing by hand with a pencil at a desk

Research shows that writing by hand activates brain areas responsible for reading, memory and idea generation in ways that typing cannot replicate. So why are children arriving at school with weaker fine motor skills than ever before — and what can parents and teachers do about it?

Why Some Children Wrap Their Thumb Around the Pencil – and When It Matters

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Child writing by hand with a pencil at a desk

Did you know that one of the most important tools for success is a good pencil/pen grip? It increases the speed and fluency of writing. Furthermore, research has shown the greater the quantity of work produced, the better the quality. Most children are taught the dynamic tripod grip when they start school – pencil held … Read more