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celebrate National Handwriting Day!
celebrate National Handwriting Day!
doodle
handwrite a letter (remember these)
take notes or study with pen/pencil/hi-liter and paper
color
handwrite music
National Handwriting Day is a holiday started in 1977 by Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association. (U.S.)
This day is now celebrated in many countries as "a chance to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting."
Why January 23? It's John Hancock's birthday.
Pick up a handwriting tool and celebrate.
The power of handwriting
The power of handwriting
opinion pieces from Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association 's website:
handwriting's cognitive and emotional significance/pencilsandpens.org
links to studies below...
for the young
for the young
Handwriting is particularly important in a developing child. Our bodies develop from the center outward, culminating with our handwriting grasp (dynamic tripod grasp).
Handwriting practice helps maintain this fine motor skill, and helps develop and reinforce spelling, reading, and language acquisition.
Handwriting or Typewriting? . 2015
The effects of handwriting ...in pre-literate children/ 2014
If you're a student that uses a keyboard to take notes , and you're acing your classes - carry on.
If you're a student that uses a keyboard to take notes , and you're acing your classes - carry on.
If you want to up your game - opt for handwriting during study sessions.
If you want to up your game - opt for handwriting during study sessions.
for older folk
Handwriting is beneficial to older people too. For college and working ages, the writing implement far exceeds the keyboard where information retention is concerned.
Keyboard users argue that they can type faster than handwrite, and can type for longer durations. If hand fatigue is a factor, type during class lectures. After class, or before testing, summarize with handwritten notes.
Handwriting slows down the process of note-taking, but this allows more focus on what is being written, and better recall of the information.
tokyo study breakdown / sciencedaily.com
Paper Notebooks vs. Mobile Devices/ Tokyo 2021
A Comparative Study of Handwriting and Computer Typing/ 2016
How to re-explore the power of handwriting:
How to re-explore the power of handwriting:
doodle
color
write a letter
write a note
write music
If you're not sure how to get started, we've provided some informational links. Try your hand at; ink or pencil doodling, hand lettering, or coloring.
How-to doodle with ink / thevirtualinstructor.com
Calligraphy and hand lettering / lettering-daily.com
Free coloring pages / the sprucecrafts.com
A quick search online will take you to other lessons, and some sites offer free downloads.
Handwriting is an excellent screen-free activity.
Handwriting is an excellent screen-free activity.
Our implements of choice are wood case pencils.
Our implements of choice are wood case pencils.
No, those aren't bite marks on the pencils - at least not from my teeth. Anyone who chooses wood case pencils knows, you need a good sharpener handy. We have a few of these "SHARP Tank" manual sharpeners about.
A close up of the mechanism that holds the pencil in place leaves no doubt where the "bite" marks come from.
a word about norica
a word about norica
This pencil is not for everybody (links to reviews below).
The softest-feel #2HB pencil (we have ever used). We use them almost exclusively for everyday note-taking . Sharpen a few of them if you're writing for an extended period. I do need to sharpen these more frequently than the Mitsu-Bishi 9850 and the Mirado Black Warrior.
The norica is a smooth and dark writing tool. We use them mostly for words, but fine artists like them too.
more (nerdy) information on hand development, and care
more (nerdy) information on hand development, and care
Don't confuse the grasping reflex in infancy with the development of hand grasp. Observe the different stages of grasp development (for visuals, use link below). Control moves from the ulnar (small finger side) to the radial (thumb) side of the hand. As grasp develops, middle, ring, and small fingers may"rake" items into the palm of the hand. The pincher grasp, using thumb and index finger, follows. The developmental journey is complete with our dynamic tri-pod grasp, controlling fine finger movement so we can hold and manipulate small objects.
The hand is an interesting piece of anatomy and movement. One side is built more for strength and the other for intricate manipulation.
The hand is an interesting piece of anatomy and movement. One side is built more for strength and the other for intricate manipulation.
Please let us know if there are any issues with the links we provide on our pages.
Our student companion notebooks and printables were originally intended for handwriting notetakers, but they are a wonderful organizing tool for all students. student notebooks / a closer look here .
any day is a good day to practice handwriting
any day is a good day to practice handwriting
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