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Benefits of Cursive in a Digital Age: S3 E2
Manage episode 435560774 series 3386484
In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer teams up with Dr. Christina Bretz to dive deep into the often-overlooked art of cursive handwriting and why it still holds immense value in today's digital age. Together, they unravel the surprising cognitive benefits of cursive, debunk widespread myths, and make a compelling case for bringing systematic cursive instruction back into the classroom. Dr. Bretz doesn't just talk theory—she shares actionable tips that teachers and parents can use to boost handwriting skills at school and home. Discover how mastering cursive can be a game-changer for students, enhancing their learning journey unexpectedly. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation that could transform how you think about writing in the modern world!
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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
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BOOKS
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
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TIME STAMPS
2:24 Dr. Bretz' background and experience with Handwriting Without Tears
3:38 Challenges of large caseloads for occupational therapists
6:05 Benefits of co-teaching handwriting with classroom teachers
8:10 Importance of professional development for teachers
10:42 Addressing the myth that cursive is only needed for historical documents
12:09 Neurological benefits of handwriting and the importance of multisensory learning
14:42 Dispelling the myth that technology eliminates the need for handwriting
17:58 Integrating cursive into structured literacy and the science of reading
20:16 The role of Mat Man in the Learning Without Tears curriculum
23:27 Resources for parents to support handwriting at home
26:49 New 2025 editions and phonics programs from Learning Without Tears
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
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WORK WITH US:
Self Study Dysgraphia Course: Dotterer Dysgraphia Method: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dotterer-dysgraphia-method
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Other ways to connect with Cheri
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer *****************************************************************************
QUESTION
What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:
Cheri@cheridotterer.com
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HASHTAGS
#thewritingglitch #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #successdespitedisability #3dsummit #tier1interventions
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Manage episode 435560774 series 3386484
In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer teams up with Dr. Christina Bretz to dive deep into the often-overlooked art of cursive handwriting and why it still holds immense value in today's digital age. Together, they unravel the surprising cognitive benefits of cursive, debunk widespread myths, and make a compelling case for bringing systematic cursive instruction back into the classroom. Dr. Bretz doesn't just talk theory—she shares actionable tips that teachers and parents can use to boost handwriting skills at school and home. Discover how mastering cursive can be a game-changer for students, enhancing their learning journey unexpectedly. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation that could transform how you think about writing in the modern world!
***************************************************************************
DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
*****************************************************************************
BOOKS
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
*****************************************************************************
TIME STAMPS
2:24 Dr. Bretz' background and experience with Handwriting Without Tears
3:38 Challenges of large caseloads for occupational therapists
6:05 Benefits of co-teaching handwriting with classroom teachers
8:10 Importance of professional development for teachers
10:42 Addressing the myth that cursive is only needed for historical documents
12:09 Neurological benefits of handwriting and the importance of multisensory learning
14:42 Dispelling the myth that technology eliminates the need for handwriting
17:58 Integrating cursive into structured literacy and the science of reading
20:16 The role of Mat Man in the Learning Without Tears curriculum
23:27 Resources for parents to support handwriting at home
26:49 New 2025 editions and phonics programs from Learning Without Tears
****************************************************************************
SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271f
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
*****************************************************************************
WORK WITH US:
Self Study Dysgraphia Course: Dotterer Dysgraphia Method: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dotterer-dysgraphia-method
*****************************************************************************
Other ways to connect with Cheri
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer *****************************************************************************
QUESTION
What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:
Cheri@cheridotterer.com
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HASHTAGS
#thewritingglitch #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #successdespitedisability #3dsummit #tier1interventions
74 эпизодов
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