Developing attractive cursive handwriting is surely a skill that has great aesthetic value. But did you know that learning cursive writing in early years, can fine-tune your kid’s motor skills, and boost their critical reading, and writing skills? Well, the benefits of cursive writing have not been exploited to their full potential across schools in India. Because they surely are impactful!
In many classrooms across schools in India today, cursive handwriting practice has taken a backseat due to the dawn of the digital age, and keyboard proficiency. There are rather few introductory lessons on how to form letters in cursive writing. However, the numerous benefits of cursive writing have urged us to rethink our stance, and reemphasize this aesthetic, and a rather powerful form of writing. So let’s explore how cursive writing is important to be taught to kids in early childhood, and the many benefits it holds.
In today’s digital world, very few people still write with pen and paper, let alone cursive handwriting. A lot of schools in India have matched their pace with the digital evolution, resulting in more keyboard usage, than a pen, and paper! However, research studies indicate that cursive handwriting is important to a child’s cognitive development, motor skills, and the brain’s sensorimotor region. Thus, making cursive handwriting, more than just an outmoded learning tool. So let’s explore the many benefits that cursive handwriting has to offer.
Here are just a few benefits of cursive writing in early years, that reaffirm its place in the modern world -
So are these 7 benefits enough to convey the importance of cursive handwriting? Well, if so, what are you waiting for? Encourage your child to learn, and write in cursive today!
At Podar Education Network today, we lay great emphasis on the integrated and holistic learning experience. We combine modern teaching practices, with evergreen learning methods to help create leaders of tomorrow, who are ready to take on the world with their creative abilities, intelligence, and critical thinking.
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