With the advent of computer technology, penmanship and handwriting may feel obsolete. But the physical act of moving a pen or pencil to capture thoughts doesn’t just ink ideas down on paper — it may also help ink ideas into our memory while boosting other abilities.
Working to improve their handwriting can help middle school students improve their reading and writing skills as well.
How handwritten journals and diaries can be beneficial for students
While students are using more and more technology in schools, handwriting is still a very important skill
Children need to write with a pen and paper because it continues to work with their fine motor skills and more.
Handwriting beats typing and watching videos for learning to read
Handwriting Is Better Than Typing When Learning a New Language, Study Finds
Screen-free note-taking can help students learn how to organize their thoughts
Researchers found that there are benefits to handwriting for children that go beyond reading and spelling.
Handwriting instruction helps young children build muscle memory, strength, and dexterity.