Teaching handwriting significantly impacts brain development, especially in areas related to literacy (Berninger 2012, James 2012).
Today’s rigorous educational standards require strong reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Handwriting, though sometimes underestimated, is essential for meeting these standards, enhancing letter recognition, fine motor skills, and writing fluency.
Integrating handwriting into your ELA curriculum supports these standards and builds a strong literacy foundation. Structured lessons improve writing abilities and overall literacy skills, ensuring students meet and exceed benchmarks. This approach aligns with current standards, meets ESSA’s Tier 2 evidence criteria, and promotes long-term academic success.`