Cursive Handwriting
I remember back in school yes, when the Dinosaurs roamed the Earth LOL. Which is how old Charlie thinks I am when in first grade we would begin to learn Cursive and in second grade they would insist we only use Cursive.
For schools to decide not to teach it “CURSIVE” in schools is crazy. But there are lots of things about the schools I do not understand and I know they will not be changing anytime soon.
Since Charlie may or may not learn Cursive in school I plan on teaching him at home. Because I think Cursive is something all children should learn. Because most of us write in cursive and if we do and don’t teach it to our children then how can we expect them to be able to read what we write?
As a parent I wanted to share a article I found with you called “Ten reasons people still need cursive.” If you read the article leave me a comment and let me know what you thought and why.
Once you finish the article above I also wanted to share some more information with you including The Argument to Teach Cursive because some parents and educators want cursive handwriting to be included in students’ lessons.
Here’s what they said about that:
- How will they ever be able to read historical documents such as the constitution, etc if they don’t learn to read and write in cursive? -Sara J.
- I don’t think it has been taught in our school for at least the last 10 to 15 years. Cursive writing will become a lost art in America. I think it should still be taught. -Claudia A.
- Yes! It’s part of my children’s 2nd grade homeschool curriculum. They just started doing it, and they are so excited about it. 🙂 -Angela M.
- Some say cursive is no longer an essential lesson to teach kids, here’s their reasonings for that:
- No, it’s not relevant anymore. Learn typing instead. -Robert C.
- Honestly, it’s no longer important. Teach them to sign their name; then teach them to convey their thoughts, and be persuasive, via oral and written communications.
- Why would we want to spend valuable school time, beyond a day or two, teaching someone to sign their name in cursive? Why don’t we spend time teaching calculations via abacus or slide rules? -Gary F.
- I can read Shakespeare, Mark Twain and the Bible among other things all without ever needing cursive. Just don’t get the hype. -Mike E.
- Handwriting Resources for Kids
Are you an educator or parent who wants to spend time teaching your kids how to write in cursive?
- What do you think?
What are your thoughts about CURSIVE, TYPING, and just Plain Printing and why do you feel this way?
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
