Most parents today likely learned to write first in print, then cursive and finally – maybe years after those skills were in place – on a computer. Today, with students as young as kindergarten ...

In the hands of students, a curved piece of wood becomes a smile, a crown, an oversized ear. The shape’s “meaning” changes with its position or role, a message that also holds true in learning to ...

Elgin student Rhys Acas has the best penmanship of any kindergartener in the nation, and he has a trophy almost as big as he is to prove it. The six-year-old who attends St. Thomas More Catholic ...

A new buzzword in educational circles is “transitional kindergarten.” This term is for a class in traditional education that ...

Telopea Park School French teacher David Clerbois writes on the whiteboard a cursive 'e' with an accent. His year 1 students watch the demonstration and then write on their own individual whiteboards ...

Why it matters: Strong handwriting in preschool supports reading fluency and academic success, making early skill-building essential. What’s new: Programs now combine multisensory games, structured ...

Editor’s note: A version of this article originally appeared on The Character Tree’s blog. When we were just a couple weeks into distance learning, I started to really miss writing workshop time. Over ...

Writing by hand may feel like a relic of life before the digital age, with notes apps and emails taking the place of sticky-note reminders and handwritten cards. But it’s a utilitarian skill that ...

The educational company Zaner-Bloser hosts an annual national handwriting contest. Each year one winner is chosen from kindergarten through 8th grade. Winners receive a $500 cash prize, a trophy, and ...

In the hands of students, a curved piece of wood becomes a smile, a crown, an oversized ear. The shape’s “meaning” changes with its position or role, a message that also holds true in learning to ...