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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Plenty of jobs, particularly in this area, will not allow note taking on a computer for security reasons. Handwriting is a life skill— assuming your kids send thank you notes after birthdays, etc. But…I see why [b]classroom time can’t necessarily be used teaching it anymore[/b], and so we teach cursive at home. My DC is young enough to think it’s a fun throwback to mommy’s old fashioned school. [/quote] Why? What are they teaching now that wasn't taught "back in the day" that is more important? [/quote] If I teach cursive, what should I remove from the curriculum?[/quote] The 2 weeks of I'm a math person in 3rd grade for starters.[/quote] DP, third grade teacher. I honestly don’t know what you are talking about. We have had no down time. The first unit lasts only the first two weeks and covers pictographs, bar graphs, reading analog clocks and thermometers. [/quote]
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