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I\u2019m not sure what\u2019s happened to cursive writing, but it seems a bit lost in our school system in general today.\u00a0 This is sad for students with dysgraphia, as cursive writing can be their biggest helper.<\/p>\n
Cursive flows with the ideas that fire through a smart student\u2019s brain.\u00a0 Printing is clunky, where the student forms sticks and blocks. Also, for a student with dyslexia (this often goes hand in hand with dysgraphia), there are few ways to reverse letters when cursive is used.<\/p>\n
Cursive is easy to learn, and I have to question why it isn\u2019t taught in kindergarten.\u00a0 I have seen kindergarten students learn cursive and use it well.\u00a0 The problem that always comes is when second and third graders are asked to switch from using print and go to cursive.\u00a0 They naturally dig in their heels and don\u2019t want to learn this new form of writing.\u00a0 Even those who find it exciting usually have a difficult time transitioning to this new form of writing that seems so foreign to them.<\/p>\n
My suggestion is that if you have a child you suspect has dysgraphia to transition as soon as possible to cursive.\u00a0 It may take some time and some effort, but believe me, it will be worth your time.\u00a0 If you are a teacher, spend time on cursive writing.\u00a0 It will pay off in the long run!<\/p>\n
A student with dysgraphia is up against a lot.\u00a0 Give him\/her the gift of cursive writing, and you\u2019ll find one of the blocks that keeps this student from writing effectively will lessen in time.<\/p>\n
Happy writing,<\/p>\n
Lisa<\/p>\n
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