Well, the first thing I would ask is have they been taught these things? :-) Handwriting has often gone by the wayside. AND, I think sometimes we don't always entertain high expectations for it. We could argue here about how important this even is in this age of technology, but I don't want to get into that.
Those social skills must be taught. If it isn't happening at home or school, where IS it happening? Jennifer L. Palmer, Ed. D. Instructional Facilitator National Board Certified Teacher Magnolia Elementary (home school) 901 Trimble Road Joppa, MD 21085 410-612-1553 Fax 410-612-1576 "In every child a touch of greatness!!' Proud of our Title One School Norrisville Elementary 5302 Norrisville Road White Hall, MD 21161 410-692-7810 Fax 410-692-7812 Where Bright Futures Begin!! ________________________________________ From: mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer=hcps....@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer=hcps....@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of wr...@centurytel.net [wr...@centurytel.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 12:24 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] handwriting and social issues I have noticed a connection with boys between sloppy handwriting -- I mean REALLY bad -- and their inability to work well with other students. They may be socially awkward or immature for their age. Has anyone else noticed this? Is there any research I can read on this connection? Is there anything that can be done to help students with both issues once they're adolescents? Thanks! Jan _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
