helping an older child with handwriting (printing)

[germaine2626]

Originally Posted by germaine2626

He will still need to do many assignments, quizzes and tests in school using handwriting. Even writing the answers to math problems and formulas in chemistry and physics will be difficult for a child/teen with handwriting issues.

Also, many people do use and need handwriting each and everyday whether it is for quick things like writing notes to coworkers, spouses or children, or writing a grocery lists to taking notes during business meetings and even lengthier writing responsibilities on the job and at home.

You can't always whip out a computer & printer from your pocket to dash off a quick written note or comment to give to someone

Originally Posted by Utopian Slums

That's why we text nowadays

While, I admit that sometimes texting can take the place of writing, especially for adults. But there are still many situations where it just is not practical.

As a substitute teacher I can easily see how often children, from 5th grade through HS, need to write legibly in school.

There are a few school districts that use IPads or computers in every class from English to math to gym. I substitute in one of those districts, every child in 6th to 12th grade has an IPad issued by the school district , and I still see many, many times when it is more practical, or more appropriate, for the students and teachers to do paper & pencil tasks.

[Happy in Wyoming]

Many homeschoolers who are educating their children to the highest standards have had great success with the following. Most parents combine this with training in the use of the inkpen, first a dip pen, then a fountain pen.

http://www.amazon.com/Spencerian-Pen...rds=penmanship