This sweet kiddo was the perfect example of a student who was succeeding academically, but was having a bit of trouble in the handwriting department. He had all the ideas, but just needed a bit of support in building up the skills necessary to legibly get those ideas down onto paper. Because of these challenges, he was under the impression that he wasn’t a “good writer” and writing had become a constant battle. Over the course of the summer, we were able to not only unleash his ability to form beautiful letters, but we were able to begin a mindset change in regards to writing in general.

In recent years, the need, or lack thereof, for cursive handwriting instruction has become somewhat of a hot topic in elementary and middle schools across the country. While some parents and teachers argue that cursive is a necessary part of the school curriculum, others argue that cursive writing is a thing of the past that has been replaced by technology. As with most things in this world, there is no right or wrong answer here. If, however, you are on the fence of whether cursive instruction would benefit your child, we have put together a list of thinking points on the topic to help you make the right choice for your family.