The Importance of Handwriting
Learn more about the Importance of Handwriting in Elementary Education NewsIn June 2009, the National Governors Association for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced a joint project called the Common Core State Standards Initiative, whose goal is to create a "common core" of education standards for English language arts and mathematics in grades K-12. As of September 2009, 48 states and 3 territories have signed on to participate in the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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 Screener of Handwriting Proficiency The Screener of Handwriting Proficiency is a free, easy to administer,
whole-class assessment that lets you identify classes and students who
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and measure specific skill areas where students need instruction and
intervention throughout the year. These skills correlate to the
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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.