Why it Matters

Academic Development

Writing plays an integral role in cognitive and academic development. It helps children learn, process and remember better than keyboarding. Handwriting supports reading, writing, language, motor skills and critical thinking.

Impact

Children who struggle with handwriting often struggle across subjects and may experience reduced motivation and confidence including academics. This negatively impacts well-being, concentration, motivation, and attitude.

“Children gain reading skills more quickly when they are taught how to form letters by hand.”

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)