In this brief episode you'll learn why penmanship, including cursive, is important for learning, and you'll get practical tips for helping your children master this useful art.

About Janice

Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You'll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, EverydayEducation.com, Excellence-in-Literature.com, and DoingWhatMatters.com.

Resources

Penmanship Matters, an article and video with links to many studies on the benefits of handwriting

Why Writing by Hand Could Make You Smarter

Writing to Learn by William Zinsser

How to Hold a Pen or Pencil

CursiveLogic penmanship curriculum

What's Lost as Handwriting Fades

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