Why Can’t My 4th-Grader Write? Part 1

The process of learning to write involves much more than simply learning what a period is and trying to figure out where it goes. It is a multi-faceted job – using the hand to form the letters on paper, perceiving sounds in words in order to attempt spelling, and actually outlining ideas and knowing what to say. For many students, putting all the pieces together is a struggle…

Why Handwriting Matters

Recent research is showing that handwriting practice is still viable in the electronic age. Though many view handwriting training as a nostalgic ritual, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows that the act of writing is a stimulant to the brain…