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Studies have estimated that 10 to 30 percent of elementary school children struggle with handwriting. Researchers have also found that children struggling to master this foundational skill may avoid writing, and their overall school achievement and self-esteem may suffer.

One of the most exciting parts of being a kid is finding a great book to dive into and explore. It’s important to encourage reading for your child at an early age to properly set them up for comprehension as they grow older. From the ages of 5–7, a child’s comprehension levels are ever-changing, so it’s natural to carefully consider which books are most appropriate for the child to spend time reading.

You’ve heard that handwriting is an important skill for children to be taught. But why? What are the benefits of taking time out of an already-busy schedule for handwriting instruction?

Over 200 years ago, the nation’s founding fathers gathered to create a document that would change the course of history in the United States forever.

Reading is just one component of literacy. In tandem with learning to how to read, children must also learn handwriting in order to become literate and successful communicators. Handwriting, like learning to read, is a foundation skill of literacy.

For most of us, it’s hard to think of a time when we couldn’t fluently type on a keyboard or efficiently navigate the internet in an appropriate manner. But for many young children entering school today, these skills are not automatic and can be challenging to learn.