Cursive writing may seem old-fashioned in our digital age, but it offers young children a range of valuable benefits:

Positive Cognitive Development:

The Economic Times reports:

“A 2020 study conducted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology revealed that students who wrote in cursive triggered distinct electrical activity in the brain compared to those who relied on typing. The study advocated for the importance of young children learning to write by hand while concurrently mastering keyboard skills.”

Furthermore, the The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation reports that learning cursive expand memory capacity and fosters abstract thinking as part of their Campaign for Cursive.

Ability to Access materials:

Once our children learn to read cursive, they are able to read historical documents. This includes primary sources like the U.S Constitution, as well as handwritten notes by older generations as noted by the Wall Street Journal’s article, Cursive Is Coming Back, Now That Kids Can’t Read Grandma’s Letters.

Strong Foundation for Mental Health:

Research shows that journaling helps us express our feelings and thoughts, and supports us in managing our anxiety, stress, and depression. Teaching our children to write in cursive offers them one more opportunity to journal and put pen to paper and gives them a strong foundation to build up their mental health muscles.

In a digital world, cursive writing remains a valuable skill for young children. By introducing cursive and encouraging journaling, we can empower our girls with a timeless skill that fosters personal growth and self-expression.