Category Archives: News
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
Chicken Scratch Begone
The popular Fix It…Write is now downloadable as Chicken Scratch Begone. You can order it from http://www.bfhhandwriting.com
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
For Older Students
This comes from Steve Graham, a respected professor at Vanderbilt University. He is frequently quoted in the media. When an average paper written by a school-aged child is written less legibly (hard to read, but readable) versus more legibly, the … Continue reading
A Heartwarming Message
“Dear Mrs Barchosky, I wish to thank you very much for your online materials. I am 43 this year, and have been embarrassed by my handwriting since young. I tried many methods to no avail. Now thanks to your videos … Continue reading
News from Iceland
Too many years ago Gunnlaugar S E Briem encouraged the Iceland schools to adopt his italic handwriting program. Fast forward to now. The Ministry of Education in Iceland has formally adopted this fine program.
Better Handwriting in 2011!
This story on National Public Radio should give all who are working on their handwriting the rationale and incentive to continue, a reason for students to learn a legible and fluent hand and a reason for older persons to keep … Continue reading
QUICK TIP For Pen/Pencil Hold
A relaxed hold needs an open palm. For young children ask them to write with a cotton ball held in the palm with the ring and little fingers. The writing finger drives the pencil; the thumb and third finger stabilize … Continue reading