The Physical Act of Writing

Pencil to paper learning improves memory retention, cognitive processing, and comprehension by physically engaging the brain through handwriting. This ‘old fashioned’ tactile method is a slower process in a time when our children are used to instant results. Pencil to paper also aids in building fine motor skills and fosters a deeper focus for children of all ages. The majority of my Latin and history assignments are handwritten in class. Don’t get me wrong, we still use and are thankful for all of our tech tools, but its not uncommon for us to hit the actual books and all you need to bring to my class is a pencil and a positive attitude.