You are probably aware that most schools no longer teach cursive handwriting. Why? Because computers and technology don't need it. Because it's "old world". Because it's not "21st Century". Well we came across a list of 10 reasons why teaching cursive is GOOD. Take a read. If you agree then go to your local school and demand they return to teaching cursive. If you are persistent (and share this list) they will make the change. You are an agent of change...will you take on the task? Why Learn Cursive? Top 10 Reasons to Learn Cursive Iris Hatfield, Handwriting Coach Learning cursive offers an incredible array of well-documented benefits. Below are ten reasons all children … [Read more...]
People Are Moving Faster… and Getting Dumber
This article ran on Intellectual Takeout. The writer's name is Joseph Pearce We all know Aesop’s fable about the Tortoise and the Hare but few of us really believe, in the real world, that slowcoaches like the tortoise have a cat in hell’s chance of beating those in life’s fast lane. Few really believe, with Milton, that “they also serve who only stand and wait”. Those who stand and wait get left behind, stupid. You snooze, you lose. Those of us who believe that time taken is time well spent are in a minority in our frantic and frenetic world. We are an endangered species. It is, therefore, refreshing to discover that even scientists are beginning to agree with us. Take, for … [Read more...]