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It’s International Handwriting Day
Let’s celebrate Handwriting!
Today, January 23, is International Handwriting Day ✍️✍️✍️
If you haven’t written in a long time, just get a pen and paper and write something down.
As you may be aware, writing by hand, especially in cursive, has been making its big comeback lately!
If you have forgotten why handwriting is needed again and why it is such a superpower, let me refresh your memory.
Far from being an outdated skill, cursive writing is now recognized by neuroscientists, educators, and psychologists as a powerful tool for cognitive development, creativity, and emotional well-being.
A Brain Booster Like No Other
Research has shown that writing by hand activates the brain in ways typing cannot, especially regions linked to memory, language, and problem-solving. Adults who write by hand recall information up to 25% better and understand complex ideas 17% more effectively than those who type.
Compared to print, cursive writing offers unique advantages. Its fluid, connected strokes create a rhythmic pattern that helps the brain process words as whole units, reducing letter reversals and improving reading fluency, especially for those with learning differences like…
