Best-Kept Literary Secret: Teach Handwriting!

Does handwriting feel too traditional for modern literacy initiatives?

After all, these kids are of a generation that will do very little handwriting, right?

But this traditional skill can have a huge impact on reading. 📝✨

The tactile experience of handwriting isn't just about forming letters; it's a powerful bridge connecting cognitive processes to the tangible world.

Beyond sparking letter recognition, handwriting nurtures a suite of literacy skills from spelling prowess to the fluidity of thoughts in composition.

Each letter reinforces memory and understanding, laying a foundational skill set that supports a lifetime of literacy.

If this insight intrigues you, share it with your peers or bookmark it for those days when you're searching for that spark of classroom innovation.

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