Category Archives: All ages

NeuroScript and Handwriting Methods

The following is a quote from Hans-Leo Teulings, who is researching handwriting and its instruction. Also the word “cursive” is multi interpretable. In Dutch printers’ terms “cursief” means: “slanted font”, what in English is called “Italic font”. So cursive and … Continue reading

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Handwriting of our Forefathers

A close look at the handwriting, even of Monroe’s, is closer to italic than what many consider traditional. Notice the r‘s; they are the italic form. Also remember the amount of letter writing from that time, the need to write … Continue reading

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Calligram II

A new idea for a calligram: Write a thank you note, but write it as a picture of the gift!

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The Left-Handed Flop Drop

Some left-handed writers (even a few right-handers) have a hooked wrist when they write. It may simply be caused by the way they were told to position their paper. Left-handers hook so they can see what they are writing. The … Continue reading

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Hands on Pencils

Recently I have been reading about pen(cil) holds. There are arguments about this or that finger position on the pen, but so far I see nothing about the quality of the hold. I do see photographs and drawings where even … Continue reading

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Handwriting Instruction

Handwriting is a much publicized issue. Rightly so, if we consider the research into the cognitive advantages of learning to write by hand rather than relying on keyboards. I am aware of two companies that appear to be trying to … Continue reading

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RESEARCH

Beware research! I know of some handwriting programs that refer to research to substantiate their programs. The problem is twofold. First, I know of research to determine the effect of handwriting instruction on the cognition of young children, the difference … Continue reading

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Suggested Reading

Marion Richardson, Her life and her contribution to handwriting, by Dr. Rosemary Sassoon is one that I highly recommend to anyone interested in handwriting. Richardson, 1892-1947, was a dedicated instructor of handwriting. She believed that a  model alphabet is needed … Continue reading

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“it makes so much sense”

The quote is from a homeschool mom who expresses her regret that she had not found the BFH program earlier for her son.

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Using x and k in BFH Italic

 

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