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Jan. 6, 2021
33 Techniques for Better Handwriting
Some children almost seem born to write neatly. From their first letters on, they write carefully and neatly, staying between the lines with enviable precision. Most children, however, need a lot more work to write neatly. Here are techniques to … Continue reading
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Dec. 30, 2020
My Hand Hurts! | When Muscle Strength Makes Handwriting Hard
Handwriting is a subject which can elicit complaints by young students: These complaints can be indicative of muscle weakness—one of the major causes of difficulty with handwriting. Muscle Groups Necessary for Optimal Handwriting Most people are not aware of how … Continue reading
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Oct. 14, 2020
6 Solutions When Your Child's Handwriting Is Not Up to Par
If your child is learning virtually this year, they are spending a lot of time on a computer, and you may be rightly wondering...What about their handwriting? Although technology invades much of our lives these days, I still firmly believe … Continue reading
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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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