Springbrook Clubs

The Cursive Writing Club is one of the many clubs, or after-school activities, offered at Springbrook Middle School. It is managed by Mrs. Esparza. Do you know how to write in cursive? Cursive writing is another style of writing that is often seen as complex and even professional. Many people use cursive writing for signatures, documents, and more. What else do you think people use cursive writing for? Many say cursive writing is faster because it is a writing style with flowing or curved letters. As you write, you barely have to pick up your pen, or so they say.

Now, what inspired Mrs. Esparza to create the Cursive Writing Club? Mrs. Esparza was inspired by both students and parents who expressed interest in wanting to learn cursive writing during one of her conferences. Because of this, Mrs. Esparza has set goals for the club. She wants students who take her club to develop and strengthen their fine motor skills and improve their handwriting. You might think managing such a unique class would be overwhelming, but she has everything under control. Mrs. Esparza explained that it may seem chaotic, but it is okay because not every student can attend consistently. This means everyone is at a different skill level, so there is no need to be nervous. It is certainly manageable—it is Mrs. Esparza’s class, after all.

So, what are the benefits of knowing how to write in cursive? One benefit is that cursive writing helps create a unique style that you can share through writing. It also increases writing speed and efficiency, so your hand may not get as tired as you get used to it. When it comes to efficiency, students who can write quickly and neatly may not have to worry about typing assignments if a teacher allows handwritten work. Are there benefits later in life? Yes! Creating your own unique signature as an adult is very important for signing important documents in the future, such as bills, insurance forms, and more.

Mrs. Esparza also says that the most beneficial way to learn cursive is to start with properly holding your pencil. You may think this is easy, but for some students it is not—and that is okay because everyone has room for improvement. The next step is perfecting the swooping motion used to make curved, fancy letters. This motion is used in almost every letter. Once students understand this, they typically begin by tracing the letter forms. Mrs. Esparza uses a slideshow that shows how to write each letter. Students watch it on the whiteboard and try their best to replicate it. Mrs. Esparza says, “This shows us where to start our pencil and where our pencil should stop, and we can trace it as the program is drawing it.”

In conclusion, learning a new writing style takes a lot of practice. Remember to try your best, because hard work brings great rewards. It is worth it. Personally, I do not have much interest in learning this writing style right now. Even though I know it is important, I can always change my mind. So, do you know how to write in cursive? If not, will you begin to learn?