Teach Cursive Writing! Why It’s Important for Children Including Those with Dyslexia

Cursive writing is important for many reasons, and its loss in America’s classrooms should raise concerns. Cursive not only differs from print in the way it looks, it connects letters to words in a meaningful and productive way. It has been shown to assist children with reading difficulties like dyslexia.

All students benefit by learning how to write in cursive. Scientific American reported on a study which found that students who write notes in cursive during lectures remember much more than if they use their laptop.  If students never learn longhand (cursive) it might impede their learning. Print is cumbersome and takes too long when taking notes.

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