Why is it important to have good handwriting?
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,...
Handwriting guru is on a mission – feature in the Ham and High – Family & Education
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...
School handwriting skills cause concern in schoolchildren
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...
Abolish the Lead-in Stroke!
Why the Lead-in Stroke should be Abolished? Many people strongly believe that the lead-in stroke (also called the entry stroke) should be abolished from handwriting instruction. On 1st April 2021, the Department for Education (DfE) made an important announcement: “At... 