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The solution to poor handwriting and dyslexia
What is dyslexia? Before explaining the solution to poor handwriting and Dyslexia, it is important to define what is” Dyslexia”? There are many definitions of Dyslexia. According to the British Dyslexia Association “Dyslexia is a learning difference which...
Helping Children with Dysgraphia
What is Dysgraphia? Helping children with dysgraphia begins with understanding what dysgraphia is and how it affects handwriting and written expression. Many children with dysgraphia are bright and articulate. They may explain ideas clearly out loud but struggle to...
Magic Link handwriting lessons & graphologist – personality revealed!
This study aims to show how a graphologist reveals changes in personality after a pupils receives Magic Link handwriting lessons. Empirical studies have proven that personality can be analysed through handwriting and graphology. Graphology is the study of handwriting...
Boost Handwriting with Pencil and Pen
Boost Handwriting with Pencil and Pen Boosting handwriting with both pencil and pen is essential in today’s digital age, where digital communication often takes precedence, yet the art of handwriting remains a crucial skill for children to develop. (see link.) ...
Why cursive handwriting matters?
Why cursive handwriting matters? With computers emerging as the primary source for writing, many teachers feel teaching cursive writing is not necessary and is outdated. A large majority of teachers have come to believe the time would be better spent teaching keyboard...
Intensive handwriting help for teenagers
A proven, fast and effective handwriting course for secondary school children Many teenagers experience problems writing neatly and legibly and require intensive handwriting help!. Approximately 10-30% of children have difficulty mastering the skill of writing (Graham...
Why access to laptops should be a student right!
Illegible handwriting? Huge letters? Strange grip? Poor posture? These are just a few of the issues which many pupils suffer. Learning to write is a complex process which is not always straightforward and leaves many students struggling with poor or illegible...
How to improve handwriting in teenagers
How can teenagers improve their handwriting? According to The Telegraph; “Lockdown disruption to schools and the rise of tablets and computers are factors in the decline of handwriting”. It’s a common observation that numerous teenagers and secondary...
Empowering children with dyspraxia through Magic Link
Empowering Children with Dyspraxia through Magic Link An estimated 6-10% of children have some features of dyspraxia. It can go by many names, including developmental coordination disorder and motor learning difficulty. The Dyspraxia Foundation stated that each...
The Impact of Poor Handwriting on Academic Performance
In the digital world, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past, but its importance in academic performance remains crucial. This blog highlights the ways poor handwriting can affect students’ grades and how Magic Link can provide a solution to improve...
The Sad Truth of the Pen Licence
What is a pen licence? The sad truth of the pen licence is that in many UK schools, children eagerly await the moment they can swap their pencil for a pen. This transition is seen as a major milestone, often celebrated with awards. Writing with both pencil and...
How to Help Left-handers Write Neatly
According to the BBC approximately 10% of the world population is left-handed Important tips to help left-handers write neatly are explained below. Left-handed children can find skills harder because of difficulty using common right-handed equipment such as...
My Child Hated Writing. Now He Loves It.
Finding the right handwriting programme for children in the UK is one of the most common challenges parents face. If you have ever watched your child struggle with handwriting – gripping the pen too tightly, letters going in every direction,...
Bronze & Silver Handwriting Skills for Teenagers
Handwriting as a Duke of Edinburgh Skills Activity Handwriting is a practical, measurable skill that qualifies for the Duke of Edinburgh Skills section at Bronze and Silver level. The Magic Link Handwriting Programme offers teenagers a structured 30-step method with...
What the New DfE Writing Framework Means for Handwriting and SEND Support
Framework published: 8 July 2025 Read the full Writing Framework here. Read a helpful summary version here. The Department for Education’s newly published Writing Framework places handwriting and transcription skills at the heart of the writing...
Doctor’s Handwriting: A Risk?
Why Illegible Doctor’s Handwriting Can Be Dangerous Doctor’s handwriting is often a source of humour – but in the UK healthcare system, it poses a serious risk. Poor medical penmanship is no laughing matter. Illegible handwriting in patient records can—and...
Magic Link Boosts Performance in Secondary School
Discover how the Magic Link Handwriting Programme boosts performance in secondary school with a structured and effective method that helps students write quickly and legibly while maintaining clarity and fluency. Handwriting speed is crucial for academic success,...
Reasons for Bad Handwriting
Reasons for Bad Handwriting Handwriting is a crucial life skill that plays a vital role in communication, academic success, and cognitive development. Yet, handwriting quality has been steadily declining among students today. Multiple factors contribute to poor...