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Research into the importance of cursive writing in elementary schools and whether it should still be taught. Research was conducted using library and internet recourses to locate both primary and secondary research. The conclusion was that cursive writing is most beneficial when introduced before the third grade. Cursive is easy to learn because it follows children's natural movement during brain development. Students that learn cursive perform better at spelling and written communication than those who do not. Cursive writing promotes memory retention and higher motor skills. This type of penmanship should be implemented in elementary school curriculum.

Publication Date

12-5-2022

City

Logan, UT

Keywords

brain development, cursive writing, elementary schools, penmanship

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities

Calling Back Cursive

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