Why writing by hand makes kids smarter Writing by hand creates much more activity in the sensorimotor parts of the brain, researchers found Date: October 5, 2020 Source: Norwegian University of ...

University of Toronto provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Toronto provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Teachers have fewer opportunities to ...

Experts say that, if done right, generative AI could be a useful tool in helping students improve their writing. Credit: Kate Flock for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: ...

Researchers explored how manual and keyboard practice influenced children's abilities in their reading and writing learning process. 5-year-olds were taught an artificial alphabet using different ...

In one sense, the national conversation about what it will take to make sure all children become strong readers has been wildly successful: States are passing legislation supporting evidence-based ...

Many students aren't learning spelling and writing skills in school. Parents can help, but there are limits to what they can do. Especially during remote learning, parents are discovering their kids ...

A new research study shows that dysgraphia and dyslexia may be identified during the first two years of school by analyzing children’s writing. Early intervention may help children work on skills ...

In my previous posts, we explored why summer feels so boring for kids and why traditional activity lists often make the problem worse. Today, I want to dive deeper into what child-led learning ...

Winter break and snow days are often a welcome pause in our busy school-year routines. They give families time to slow down, reconnect, and rest. But for many parents, that pause also brings a ...