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May. 22, 2019
Creative Ways Kids Can Write More this Summer
Handwriting and writing are a common casualty of summer learning loss. This phenomenon results when children lose ground on hard-earned, newly acquired skills from lack of use. Even those of us who homeschool year-round are often ready for a switch … Continue reading
Feb. 11, 2019
6 Helps for the Struggling Writer
I love words—all kinds of words, believing that that words, whether spoken or written, carry power and influence. I have always particularly loved written words. When I was young, I kept a journal to document my life and feelings. When … Continue reading
Aug. 13, 2018
Motor Memory: The Missing Piece for Kids with Bad Handwriting
When teaching our kids manuscript and cursive handwriting, many homeschool parents forget about the importance of motor memory. Motor memory, simply put, is the ability to instantly recall and replicate specific motor movements. When you do something so many times … Continue reading
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Dec. 18, 2017
Encouraging Your Child in Handwriting and Penmanship
Teaching handwriting can be frustrating and tearful for both parent and child alike, can't it? After you decide which handwriting style is right for you, there's pencil grip, paper slant, letter formation, spacing, letter size, posture, and practice, practice, practice. … Continue reading
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Oct. 11, 2017
Teaching Cursive Handwriting: The Benefits of Writing by Hand
Is learning cursive still relevant? In an era of keyboards, tablets and smartphones, is learning cursive writing still relevant? Common Core standards for public school do not require cursive writing instruction for elementary students. On the other hand, some states … Continue reading
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Apr. 12, 2017
Four Myths About Teaching Writing in Your Homeschool
How do we teach our kids to write well without killing their joy in the process? Beware these four myths about teaching writing that can frustrate our kids and keep them from loving to write. Myth #1: Good readers make good … Continue reading
