The Power of Cursive Writing

Summary

Cursive handwriting benefits child development and learning including motor development, intelligence, memory, and spelling.

Learning Cursive Handwriting Benefits Child Development

Cursive handwriting will return this September to Ontario schools as a mandatory part of the curriculum. Why is it making a comeback now? Because according to new research, not only does cursive increase the speed of writing, but it also improves brain development. Learning is reinforced in the areas of thinking, language, and working memory.

Learning cursive handwriting is essential for spelling skills, enabling children to recognize words when they read them later. Typing doesn’t have the same effect on the brain, as it doesn’t require the same fine motor skills and simultaneous activity.

What is the right age to start learning cursive? Cursive writing is usually recommended for children between the ages of 5 and upwards. It is crucial to child development to help fine-tune their motor skills and improve mental efficiency. So forget the typing keyboards, and welcome back, Cursive!

Cursive Writing in school
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