Episode 56: Handwriting is a Foundational Skill & The Role it Plays in Supporting Reading

Is handwriting important now that kids have access to technology and devices in school? Many parents are concerned about their children's penmanship. Should handwriting be taught in schools? The answer to these questions is yes. Handwriting should be taught in school (and so should cursive writing).

Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift is the Professional Learning Director at Learning Without Tears - the program that includes Handwriting Without Tears. She is on today's episode to talk about the role of handwriting in a literacy curriculum.

In this episode, Dr. Swift shares:

- the connection between reading and writing

- how handwriting can be included in instruction - in just 10 minutes a day!

- how digital literacy is supported by handwriting instruction

- lots of resources to support elementary aged readers and writers (many of which are free)!

Check out the resources at Learning Without Tears.