cursive Archives - Magic Link Handwriting

Why cursive handwriting matters?

by magiclink | Apr 10, 2026 | 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emerging as the primary source for writing, many teachers feel teaching cursive writing is not necessary and is outdated.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...

Intensive handwriting help for teenagers

by lee dein | Apr 10, 2026 | 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...

The Sad Truth of the Pen Licence

by magiclink | Apr 3, 2026 | cursive, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, dyspraxia, handwriting tuition, magic link handwriting, penmanship

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...

Reasons for Bad Handwriting

by lee dein | Oct 17, 2024 | 11+exam, 7 + exam, cursive, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, handwriting programme

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...

The Magic Link Programme: Praised by The Good Schools Guide

by lee dein | Sep 14, 2024 | cursive, cursive handwriting, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, handwriting and communication, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, handwriting tutor, joined-up handwriting, penmanship

The Magic Link Programme: Praised by The Good Schools Guide The Magic Link Programme: Praised by The Good Schools Guide has been officially endorsed. This recognition marks a significant achievement for our programme, which has been helping children across the UK...

10 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Writers

by lee dein | Jun 20, 2023 | cursive, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Handwriting help for teenagers, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, handwriting tutor, home educated and handwriting, hypermobile, Improve Handwriting, Magic Link Handwriting Education Franchise

Introduction: Writing is vital for both academic success and personal development, yet many children resist putting pen to paper. In 10 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Writers, we share practical strategies to spark enthusiasm and build confidence using the Magic Link...