Category Archives: Education
RESEARCH
Beware research! I know of some handwriting programs that refer to research to substantiate their programs. The problem is twofold. First, I know of research to determine the effect of handwriting instruction on the cognition of young children, the difference … Continue reading
Suggested Reading
Marion Richardson, Her life and her contribution to handwriting, by Dr. Rosemary Sassoon is one that I highly recommend to anyone interested in handwriting. Richardson, 1892-1947, was a dedicated instructor of handwriting. She believed that a model alphabet is needed … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANT SCRIBBLES
Scribbling is a key factor in pre-writing. Watch! Watch a child’s completely independent marks for clues as to how the hand moves to create images. Independent means that the child voluntarily picks up anything that will make a mark. Paper … Continue reading
Letters Make Words
A big day for my handwriting efforts as this app for the iPad is launched! Here’s Apple’s info: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/letters-make-words/id478304226?ls=1&mt=8
“it makes so much sense”
The quote is from a homeschool mom who expresses her regret that she had not found the BFH program earlier for her son.
A Cursive Comment
This just in from Jonathan who purchased Fix It…Write. “Thanks, I’ve been wanting to retrain myself in handwriting for a while, and got back to cursive, but I wish had known about your method earlier.” Of course, the Barchowsky Fluent … Continue reading
Chicken Scratch Begone
The popular Fix It…Write is now downloadable as Chicken Scratch Begone. You can order it from http://www.bfhhandwriting.com
A Note from a Fifth Grader
Dear Mrs. Barchowsky, My name is Atula, and I am thrilled to send you an e-mail. I love your writing method and it is helping me a lot in school. I am in 5th grade. I go to [school name … Continue reading
Cursive!
This article in the New Yorker makes a lot more sense than all the cries about the demise of conventional cursive: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2011/08/when-cursive-cried-wolf-1.html
A Beautiful Feather in My Cap
I’m a 21 year old college student, and I just stumbled upon some videos of your work at www.monkeysee.com. I cannot express how utterly excited I am. Most of my friends think it silly that I practice my handwriting (rather … Continue reading