111. How Squiggle Squad Reinvents Handwriting Education

Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post:Holly Britton, founder of Squiggle Squad, discusses the importance of handwriting as a foundational skill for children's learning, its connection to cognitive development, and practical strategies for effective handwriting instruction.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Handwriting Challenges03:06 Rethinking Handwriting as a Tool05:48 The Cognitive vs. Mechanical Aspects of Writing08:39 The Importance of Handwriting in Education11:33 Squiggle Squad: A New Approach to Handwriting14:21 Developmentally Appropriate Handwriting Instruction17:12 The Progression of Handwriting Skills19:57 Addressing Learning Differences in Handwriting19:59 The Importance of Early Handwriting Instruction23:37 Group vs. Individual Instruction in Handwriting26:42 Connecting Handwriting with Thought Expression28:39 The Neurological Connection of Handwriting33:15 Resources for Handwriting Instruction36:34 The Impact of Technology on Writing Skills38:33 Hope for the Future of Handwriting Education41:13 We Have Hope Kim Outro.mp3Episode Highlights:The importance of handwriting as a tool for thoughtMotor skills development and age-appropriate instructionThe systemic issues in handwriting education and teacher trainingThe science behind handwriting and cognitive developmentQuotes:"If your hand can't flow, your thoughts can't.""Handwriting is the base unit for writing.""Writing your thoughts out is incredibly powerful."More on Holly Britton and Squiggle Squad:Squiggle Squad Website - https://squigglesquad.comHolly's Substack on Science of Handwriting - https://hollyonsgood.substack.comMore on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Questions? Email Us! [email protected] www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!Visit our Instagram HERE!This show has been produced by Love Your School WV.