We are on a mission to save handwriting

63%

of parents believe handwriting will be a ‘lost art’ in 20 years’ time1

Almost Half

of our adult population in Australia admit to having problems with literacy2

79%

of parents agree the benefits of handwriting cannot be replaced by technology

15%

of children handwrite less than once a week3

15Min

Experts recommend at least 15 minutes of handwriting a day for students4

Some more facts

Handwriting Engages 14 Different Abilities

  1. Visual Focusing
  2. Mental Attention
  3. Organized Physical Movements
  4. Receptive Language
  5. Inner Expressive Language
  6. Memory Recall
  7. Concentration with Awareness
  8. Spatial Perception
  9. Organization
  10. Integration
  11. Eye-Hand Coordination
  12. Motor Planning
  13. Tactile Input
  14. Crossing Midline

Source: https://www.brainworks.info/2015/08/adhd-and-handwriting-is-there-a-connection/

22-33%

  • Percentage of students whose handwriting may not be proficient.
  • Source: Hanover Research (2012). The Importance of Teaching Handwriting in the 21st Century. Washington, DC: Hanover Research

Improves Cognitive Development

  • Experts recommend at least 15 minutes of handwriting instruction each day for students. Research has shown that improved handwriting skills have benefits for cognitive development, motor skills and can lead to improved writing skills and comprehension.
  • Source: Hanover Research (2012). The Importance of Teaching Handwriting in the 21st Century. Washington, DC: Hanover Research

Builds Self-Confidence

  • “Studies show that children who write frequently, both at school and at home, feel more confident in their writing abilities. This confidence translates into success in all academic subjects and in nonacademic environments as well.” – Pam Allyn, Your Child’s Writing Life and “Prepare My Child for School: Early Childhood Education,” U.S. Department of Education.

Betters School Performance

  • Handwriting builds a solid foundation for school success. Research shows that handwriting is a foundational skill that can influence student’s reading, writing, language use, and critical thinking.
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Helps Reading Skills

  • Research has proven that there is a positive correlation between better handwriting skills and increased academic performance in reading and writing. When students spend less time concentrating on the basics of letter formation, “students can better focus on the planning and thought organization that is required for effective composition.”
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Sparks Creativity

  • According to an expert in educational psychology from the University of Washington, handwriting instruction benefits students’ cognitive development as well as motor functioning. For example, some of the motor and cognitive tasks associated with handwriting are the following: ideation, text production, punctuation, planning, spelling, grammar.
  • Source: Hanover Research (2012). The Importance of Teaching Handwriting in the 21st Century. Washington, DC: Hanover Research

Sharpens Critical Thinking Skills

  • In terms of students’ cognitive development, evidence-based research has shown that handwriting skills can influence reading, writing, language and critical thinking.
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‘63% of parents believe handwriting will be lost in 20 years time’ – Bright Futures are Written by Hand study, commissioned by BIC Australia, undertaken by Quantum Market Research. November 2015
Almost Half of our adult population in Australia admit to having problems with literacy – Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia, 2011-2012
15% of children handwrite less than once a week – Bright Futures are Written by Hand study, commissioned by BIC Australia, undertaken by Quantum Market Research. November 2015
Experts recommend at least 15 minutes of handwriting a day for students – Hanover Research (2012). The Importance of Teaching Handwriting in the 21st Century. Washington, DC: Hanover Research. Join BIC on our mission to save handwriting