Swooping, Sloping Cursive Letters

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 | Mary Stoffel, MOT, OTR/L

If handwriting is the foundation of written expression, cursive is the next layer of fluency. After children learn to shape letters and build the motor patterns of print, cursive offers a new pathway that emphasizes flow, rhythm, and efficiency.

Despite its disappearance from US school curriculum at the start of the 2000s, cursive is making a real comeback in many parts of the United States. This return revisits the question: Is cursive important?

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The Kid Brain on Handwriting

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 | Mary Stoffel, MOT, OTR/L

In a world where messaging and voice‑to‑text are becoming the norm, handwriting can seem outdated; but it’s not, especially for children. Beyond sending a message or jotting down an idea, handwriting supports parts of child development that other modes of written expression simply can’t replace. Even in a digital world, it’s still one of the most efficient ways to build the cognitive, motor, and language systems kids rely on for learning.

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