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Handwriting Standards

The Importance of Handwriting

 Handwriting fluency is fundamental to learning because children think and write at the same time. When we teach children to write, we also teach them how to express themselves. If they struggle to form their letters, their ability to express themselves will suffer. Children who don’t master handwriting may be slow, sloppy, or illegible writers. Spelling and math are also affected.

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State Correlations

The Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts are designed to help ensure that all students are college and career ready in literacy no later than the end of high school. Handwriting is an important piece to literacy success.
 

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