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Using Movement to Improve Literacy Helene Lieberman MS, OTR/L, creator of BlackBack Handwriting
Close your eyes and imagine a primary classroom. Look around. What are the students doing? What is the teacher doing? Often, the image that comes to mind is one of students seated still and silent at their desks. Although students may have opportunities for movement during recess or physical education, movement is rarely embedded within classroom instruction itself. For young learners, this creates a disconnect between how they are expected to learn and how they naturally eng
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Jul 142 min read
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The Importance of Handwriting in a Digital World
Our world is going digital, so it is really necessary to learn to write. Absolutely!!! Handwriting is still important because it helps the brain learn and remember information more effectively. When you write by hand, your brain has to slow down and process each letter and word, which strengthens memory and understanding. Research backs this up!! This is especially important for children who are learning letters, spelling, and how to organize their thoughts. Handwriting also
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Jun 101 min read
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