by lee dein | Apr 10, 2023 | cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, handwriting practice, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, handwriting tutor, Magic Link Handwriting Education Franchise, pens and pencils
Research In today’s digital age, while the focus is often on digital communication, the art of handwriting still holds significant value for children to cultivate. Learning to write using both pencil and pen offers a double benefit to children’s...
by lee dein | Apr 1, 2023 | cursive, cursive handwriting, handwriting programme, Improve Handwriting, joined-up handwriting, Magic Link in schools, penmanship
The Importance of Magic Link School Handwriting Clubs Magic Link school handwriting clubs are important because of our belief that improved handwriting results in higher grades, increased confidence, and increased self-esteem. In order to deliver, we now provide...
by magiclink | Mar 29, 2021 | cursive, cursive handwriting, handwriting practice, handwriting tutor, Improve Handwriting, joined-up handwriting, The Royal Family
Why perfect handwriting like Princess Charlotte’s will earn you parental bragging rights Your child’s cursive script could be key in getting entry to top schools, but there’s one contentious issue. Here’s how to give them a hand By Susie Mesure...
by magiclink | Aug 30, 2020 | 11+exam, Handwriting help for teenagers, handwriting practice, handwriting tuition, handwriting tutor, Improve Handwriting, joined-up handwriting, penmanship
Parents often ask teachers or tutors if good handwriting matters in the 11+ exams. Clear, tidy handwriting makes a good first impression and enables examiners to read what is on the page. There are also many other benefits which are outlined below. What is the 11+...
by lee dein | Jul 23, 2020 | university student handwriting, University student laptop and handwriting
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...
by lee dein | May 27, 2020 | cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, dyspraxia, hypermobile, Improve Handwriting, magic link handwriting, penmanship
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...
by lee dein | Apr 26, 2020 | cursive handwriting, handwriting and communication, Handwriting help for teenagers, handwriting tutor, magic link handwriting, penmanship
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...
by lee dein | Jan 18, 2020 | cursive, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, dyspraxia, 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...
by lee dein | Dec 11, 2019 | cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, dyspraxia, home educated and handwriting, hypermobile, penmanship
How to improve legibility using the online Magic Link handwriting programmes? There are 2 online Magic Link handwriting programmes.These are designed to help students between the ages of 5 and 18 improve legibility by providing a step-by-step approach to developing...
by magiclink | Jun 2, 2019 | cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, joined-up handwriting, Left-handers, penmanship
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 scissors,...
by magiclink | Feb 27, 2019 | cursive, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, dyspraxia, handwriting and communication, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, home educated and handwriting, hypermobile, joined-up handwriting, magic link handwriting, penmanship
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...
by magiclink | Feb 3, 2019 | cursive, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, dyspraxia, handwriting tuition, magic link handwriting, penmanship
What is a pen licence? A pen licence is a formal recognition by a class teacher which grants permission to their pupil to use a pen once their handwriting is regarded as being of a good standard. Teachers believe that a child needs to reach a certain standard...
by magiclink | Nov 14, 2018 | cursive, dyslexia, dyspraxia, hypermobile, occupational therapy
As a Certified Magic Link teacher and Occupational Therapist I wanted to describe my perspective when teaching many children with poor handwriting. I have been working as a Dyslexia specialist with children experiencing specific learning disabilities and I...
by magiclink | Aug 26, 2018 | cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, dyspraxia, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, hypermobile, Improve Handwriting, joined-up handwriting
Why is good handwriting crucial? Handwriting is an essential skill for both children and adults and the importance of handwriting must never be underestimated. Children, students, teachers, lecturers, parents feel happy, confident and inspired by good handwriting...
by magiclink | May 16, 2018 | Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, handwriting tuition, hypermobile, Improve Handwriting
Handwriting Teachers in the UK The art of handwriting must be taught and reinforced as much as possible, especially in the 21st century where phones, computers and Ipads are becoming such a common form of communication. It appears that we are at risk of losing the...
by magiclink | Dec 26, 2017 | cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia and handwriting, handwriting programme
Studies have shown that older schoolchildren handwrite almost 50% of the time and younger children handwrite almost 90% of the time so good handwriting is crucial! During a school day, children write in workbooks, make notes, fill in worksheets, write exam papers,...
by magiclink | Oct 30, 2017 | cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, dyspraxia, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, hypermobile, Improve Handwriting, joined-up handwriting, magic link handwriting
What is Dysgraphia? In order to understand how to help children with dysgraphia, we must understand what dysgraphia is. According to the Oxford English dictionary, it is a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words,...
by magiclink | Jun 18, 2017 | cursive handwriting, dyslexia and handwriting, handwriting programme, Improve Handwriting, joined-up handwriting
Handwriting guru is on a mission – feature in the Ham and High – Family & Education Lee Dein of Magic Link is determined to transform the handwriting skills of kids in primary and secondary schools. A mother-of-four is on a mission to transform the...
by magiclink | Apr 14, 2017 | cursive, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, dyspraxia, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, Improve Handwriting, joined-up handwriting, magic link handwriting, penmanship
Does your child need a handwriting tutor? by Anna Maxted 13 APRIL 2017 • 7:00AM A flick through the writing book of my 10-year old renders me slate-faced for the duration of parents’ evening. His ‘penmanship’ – though it takes gall to call it that –...
by magiclink | Oct 9, 2016 | dyslexia and handwriting, handwriting programme, Improve Handwriting
School handwriting skills cause concern in Oxfordshire schoolchildren Oxfordshire’s schoolchildren are falling behind with handwriting, according to county council report. It says Oxfordshire is in the bottom quarter of all local authorities for writing at Key...
