5 reasons all kids should learn cursive writing

Remember when you had cursive writing classes and assignments in school? While many of us loved this part of the homework, there were some who detested it and called it 'difficult'. It is a common nostalgic memory for all of us from our school-going years.

While cursive writing may or may not be a part of children's curriculum now, believe us when we tell you it is indeed a wonderful practice and simply not just a waste of time.

Trust us, cursive handwriting not just looks attractive and clean, it also has a lot of benefits as well. Here are five benefits of practising cursive writing.

It comes as no surprise that creative writing requires a little more discipline and fine-tuning than when you write regularly. Add to that, with many children learning to use their hands on computers and gadgets now, writing on paper, in a cursive manner is becoming an old skill. However, children should continue practising this lost art because cursive writing makes them use their hand muscles in a different manner and activates a part of your brain which hones motor skills. This is why cursive writing was usually recommended for children between the ages of 5 and beyond, so as to help fine tune their motor skills. It also helps perfect neural pathways and improves mental efficiency.

A big complaint a lot of parents have is that kids write a little slow and it can make them lag behind while giving exams. Regular cursive practises can benefit your child this way as well. Studies say that cursive writing builds fluidity, increases speed, attention span and continuity as you form one letter after another, which overall, encourages children and early learners to write faster than usual. This tip can come in handy for a lot of adults too!

The biggest difference between normal writing and cursive writing is that all letters get typed out differently. Hence, cursive writing can be of wonderful help to the kids who suffer from reading and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, who find it hard to differentiate between some letters. It can instill confidence in them and help with their writing therapy as well.

Cursive writing is a complex art, which requires a lot of practice to master. This skill can help your child recognize the value of effort, improve hand-eye coordination and make them master a sense of self-discipline in whatever they do, early on. It can also boost their writing skills and hone communication.

If you want to boost your child's intelligence, make them practice cursive writing. Writing in this artful manner helps a kid's brain process several forms of information at once, making use of both visual and tactile stimuli and apply cognition when writing, making them a little more smart and efficient at whatever they do.