Children’s reading and writing develop better when they are trained in handwriting
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The researcher Joana Acha explored how manual and keyboard practice influenced children’s abilities in their reading and writing learning process. 5-year-olds were taught an artificial alphabet using different techniques, and the conclusion was that children who are trained with pencil and paper assimilate new letters and words better.
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