Join me for a deep dive into research surrounding the debate between whether manuscript or cursive should be a child's first handwriting instruction.

We discuss...

-Is handwriting instruction important?

-Progressive education's introduction of the print "ball and stick" method

-Development of early motor skills

-Contrasting the differences between cursive and manuscript

Resources Referenced:

The Good and The Beautiful Handwriting 

Pencil Gripper

Montessori Sand Tray for handwriting

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