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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, definitely correct it now.

My 1st grader attends a private school and there is a big focus on handwriting. I used to roll my eyes at it (teacher grades work with "neater please" or re writes the letters that are less legible and has the child re do them on a separate page), but seeing his handwriting in comparison to other 1st graders I am now glad the school focused on it. it makes a big difference, and is harder to correct with age.

It also makes a difference in speed and comprehension once the volume of writing increases. If your child is still struggle to form the letters correctly, they will get frustrated when asked to write 2 paragraphs.

This is also a school that teaches cursive in 2nd grade, which I am also now grateful for. Studies show that letter formation, and cursive hit the brain differently and stimulate reading/writing skills in different ways. It doesn't matter that "everything" is on a computer. Taking time to teach handwriting will make them better in other areas too.[/quote]

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