Good Handwriting

20.03.22 12:29 PM By VKGI Marketing

Tips for Effective Handwriting
​“I prefer the pen. There is something elemental about the glide and flow of nib and ink on paper.”― James Robertson, The Testament of Gideon Mack

National Centre for Excellence - Handwriting Tips

Handwriting is one of the most important skills that a child can be taught in school. With the advent of technology and computers, many children are losing their handwriting skills. A blog about the basic components of good handwriting. Ideas for parents on how to help children develop good handwriting.

Table of Content

  • What Every Child Needs to Know about Handwriting ?
  • How Children Develop Handwriting Skills ?
  • Is Handwriting Losing its Importance In The Digital World?
  • The Overall Impact of Neat Handwriting on a Child's Academic Progress.

What every child needs to know about handwriting ?

  • Handwriting is a very important skill, especially in primary school. Everyone is capable of learning to write and print, but sometimes kids are not given the proper training. If a child can learn print, then they will have a much easier time learning cursive.
  • If they know cursive, they will have an easier time reading cursive handwriting. Here are some things to remember: 

* Teach kids the correct way to hold their pencils and pens. 

* Kids need to learn the formation of letters. 

* Teach kids different ways to make lines.

  • Teaching children how to write is not as easy as it might seem.  You can teach them all of the letters and all of the strokes, but that doesn't mean that they will be able to write perfectly.
  • There are a lot of factors that children must consider when they are learning to write, and they need to be able to understand how these factors all come together to form a good handwriting style.

How children develop handwriting skills ?

National Centre for Excellence - Develop Handwriting Tips
  • Most of the time we write a check to pay some bills and sending a letter is usually done through writing. So one must know how to write neat and beautiful.
  • The moment a child learns to hold a pencil, he is ready to start learning how to write. and so it is important to take the time and teach him how to write. The first step is to understand the importance of good handwriting.
  • All schools these days assess the students through writing and the students are expected to present their work in the form of neat and beautiful writing. The teacher is also going to require it for checking the homework.
  • So writing is important from the very beginning. Writing is a very important life skill. Many times people have to write the name and address of an organization when they are applying for a job.

Is handwriting losing its importance in the digital world?

National Centre for Excellence - Importance of Handwriting Tips
  • Handwriting is a lost art. It is often treated as a skill that students can ignore or quit practicing once they are past their kindergarten years. However, it is not just a skill that students need to learn, but art that we all appreciate.
  • Handwriting is the final product of the thought process, whether that thought is complex or simple. We know that if children are given the right tools and guidance, handwriting can become an enjoyable experience.
  • It is important to remember that to develop an appreciation for handwriting, you must appreciate handwriting. So take the time to write notes, letters, or cards to your friends and loved ones. You need to develop a love of writing, just as you must develop a love of reading to appreciate a good book
  • If you want to take handwriting to the next level, it’s time to start practicing with a fountain pen. Fountain pens have been made for centuries, and are designed for perfect control and smooth handwriting.

The overall impact of neat handwriting on a child's academic progress

National Centre for Excellence - Impact of Handwriting on Children
  • Handwriting is key to the long-term academic success of the child. The kid should start learning handwriting from the preschool period. Handwriting helps kids to develop good writing skills and make them good writers.
  • The future of education is here. It is called edTech. EdTech solutions such as Computer Technology, the Internet, and Mobile applications have the power to improve education globally.
  • Handwriting is one of the major factors that directly impact a child’s academic progress, which creates a great opportunity to influence their lives. Handwriting is the primary way children learn to express their ideas and feelings.
  • It is also a way to become aware of the concept of ownership of ideas. It aids in the development of fine motor skills needed for writing. Handwriting can be used to measure a child’s cognitive development and observe the developmental changes in the child.

We hope you enjoyed reading our blog today about handwriting. It is so important to help children develop good handwriting skills. So we hope you were able to get some ideas from our post. If you have any questions or need more information, please visit NCFE. Thank you so much for reading our blog!

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