{"id":8002,"date":"2020-03-18T09:48:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T13:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/?p=8002"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:18:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:18:41","slug":"advantages-of-handwriting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/advantages-of-handwriting\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Handwriting"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"p { font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 20px }\">Handwriting is an essential part of life, and <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarship.claremont.edu\/pitzer_theses\/20\/\" aria-label=\"proves\">proves<\/a> to improve memory, concentration, accountability, and more. Encouraging your child to write things down can be very beneficial, as children are more likely to remember what they\u2019ve handwritten and its context. Now, lets take a look at the benefits of handwriting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p { font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 20px }\">Below are six ways that you can encourage your child to handwrite and how they can benefit from each:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #7dcdf4;\">Reminders:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Whether it\u2019s homework assignments, chores, or birthdays, it\u2019s important to write down reminders. It helps with memorization, accountability, and responsibility. Once they write a reminder down, it is much harder to forget.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #7dcdf4;\">Tracing letters and numbers:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><br \/>Students begin practicing letters and numbers at an early age. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/4-ways-kumon-helps-preschoolers-develop-important-handwriting-skills\/\" aria-label=\"The Kumon Pencil Skills\">The Kumon Pencil Skills<\/a> level is meant to compliment the Kumon Math and Reading material. Whether they practice at home or at Kumon, handwriting positively influences reading, writing, language and critical thinking.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #7dcdf4;\">Lists:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>A list may include what projects pending completion, places to visit, or supplies to purchase. Lists help people stay organized and productive. Try organizing the list by category or priority.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #7dcdf4;\">C<\/span><span style=\"color: #7dcdf4;\">lass<\/span><span style=\"color: #7dcdf4;\"> notes:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><br \/>Handwritten class notes are essential for memory and concentration. It limits distractions that come with other note-taking methods while also helping with comprehension, especially lessons on what things are and how it works.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #7dcdf4;\">Worksheets:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><br \/>Writing is an essential part of learning that aids with comprehension and understanding. The Kumon Math and Reading Program is entirely worksheet-based and is composed of handwritten assignments. Handwriting allows for organized thoughts, authenticity, and even reading skills. Since the brain is consistently at work, it enhances both literacy and\u00a0reading\u00a0comprehension.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #7dcdf4;\">Journaling:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><br \/>Writing is important for expression. Boost your child\u2019s self-awareness by encouraging them to use a diary or notebook to write how they feel and what they\u2019re experiencing. Writing creates a safe space for honesty, relief, and comfort. It can also be something special to refer to in the future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p { font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 20px }\">In the end, one of the biggest advantages of handwriting is that it making it easier to recall topics covered and what was learned. 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