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By Sissi Aguila
The arrival of summer means one thing for students and parents: a much needed break. But just because school ends doesn’t mean learning should. Experts at Florida International University warn that summer can offer potential setbacks to some children’s academic and social development unless parents take steps to keep their [...]
By jprenaud
Who cares about handwriting, anyway? It’s the 21st century, after all. We have iPads and iPhones, computers that spell check and fonts that go from French script to Freestyle and back to Times New Roman. But to Laura Dinehart, an assistant professor at Florida International University’s College of Education, handwriting matters. [...]
By jprenaud
A study by FIU College of Education Professor Laura Dinehart concludes that a 4-year-old who practices his or her handwriting can do better in elementary school–both in reading and math–than someone who never focused on penmanship. Below are some of Dinehart’s tips to get a child interested in handwriting: 1- Have writing material [...]
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