Calligraphy- Beauty beyond Writing

Calligraphy is the word that has been derived from Greek words “kallos” and “graphos” which means the art of “beautiful handwriting”. This form of writing in hand has a strong attraction in itself as it is a form of visual art. Calligraphy is well known for its gracefulness and elegance.

We see this form of art being preserved in most of the historic documents. It was performed using broad bases like brushes etc. There have been modifications made in use of calligraphic instruments like the nibs and pens of different bases. These pens or brushes are used for different purposes giving a smooth or rough look as per the requirement.Everybody wishes to learn the art of ‘penmanship’. It not only helps in handwriting improvement but also provides various other advantages.

· It makes the handwriting legible and more readable
· It increases the concentration by consciously involving 
   your mind 
· It develops artistic skills which enhances the creativity 
· It increases patience and refreshes the mood

Write Right, through its team of experts excel in providing calligraphy training. This program is designed in two levels (basic and advanced) which also focus on providing handwriting tips for better legibility.

HAPPY & HEALTHY HANDWRITING !

Byte Bites the Handwriting !

Today, the technology has become the lungs of ours in everyday routine life. We are so much addicted or tied by all the latest technologies discovered over day by day.

In this digital world, an art of writing is getting faded step by step, even from the childhood as well. so unfortunate ! Children are not being motivated even in their studies for writing, in some schools/colleges. The curriculum studies have replaced or trying to adopt by writing instrument to the digital era by means as:

“The world of Bytes”

 Adoption to latest technology is must & unavoidable as well. But at the same time the natural essentials required by the human being to be the most natural must also be preserved. The causes/effects of not writing regularly or not at all, may not be visible to us directly as in the form of any physical evidences. But may show the delayed signs of it’s in the virtual form of expressions in our MINDS may result in any other form of the reality in our life. That may affect in any other form of our own natural characteristics of our behavior unknowingly.

 The decision is ours to retain the essentials in the modern era too.

 So be the part of Modern era along with writing practice to maintain our natural movements as the physical need of the body. Similar to our daily Gym or physical exercise. 

HANDWRITING IS  BRAIN WRITING

Start writing regularly for at least 30 minutes a day with a legibility intact in own Handwriting.  Write for the betterment of your natural movements & satisfactions.

 Happy & Healthy Handwriting !! 

Tactile & Kinesthetic Perception in Handwriting !

The importance of tactile perception in handwriting speed & legibility.

Why some children are not able to write in legible handwriting & in their writing speed ?

Why some children finds difficulty in formation & alignment of the letters ?

Children's tactile and kinesthetic abilities plays a very important role in motor coordination & hence importance in handwriting.

TACTILE SYSTEM

Tactile Perception is the brain’s ability to understand (perceive) what the hands are feeling. This is our sense of touch, which plays an important role in a child’s motor and social development. The tactile system provides information about the shape, size, and texture of objects. This information helps us to understand our surroundings, manipulate objects, and use tools proficiently. Benefited from demonstrations. For example, you are using your tactile system when you reach into your pocket and find a quarter among several coins.

KINESTHETIC SYSTEM

Kinesthetic learning is a learning style in which learning takes place by the students carrying out physical activities, rather than listening to a lecture or watching demonstrations. Kinesthetic learners use the whole body while learning, and usually have a high level of gross motor-skill controls. This makes kinesthetic learners exceed in areas such as athletics, acting and dance. Kinesthetic learners also struggle with teaching styles that involve only auditory and visual lessons. These students may constantly wiggle in their chairs, and teachers may confuse the kinesthetic learner with a child who is hyperactive.

The above two systems has its own merits & based on the learners for which one to adopt. 

One of the study mention below excels about Tactile Perception.

This study examined the contribution of tactile and kinesthetic perceptions to handwriting legibility and speed of 177 Taiwanese children in first and second grade. Five standardized instruments assessed tactile and kinesthetic perceptions using handwriting legibility and speed as outcome measures. Fine motor coordination, mental processing speed, age, and gender were measured and served as covariates. Pearson correlations and regression analyses examined the relationship between handwriting and tactile and kinesthetic perceptions. Handwriting speed and legibility both significantly correlated with tactile perception, kinesthetic perception, and covariates. Results from the regression analysis supported tactile and kinesthetic perceptions as being significant predictors of both handwriting speed. Tactile perception contributed more to handwriting speed and legibility than kinesthetic perception. Tactile and kinesthetic perception should be assessed when evaluating handwriting. When children have difficulty writing quickly or legibly, professionals should assess children's tactile and kinesthetic abilities. (Reference Tzu-Ying Yu, PhD, OT Jim Hinojosa, PhD, OT, FAOTA Tsu-Hsin Howe, PhD, OTR Gerald T. Voelbel, PhD)

So, does this mean that tactile learning system is better or more effective for Good Handwriting skills ?

Encourage kids & help them to develop their Handwriting skills  for the betterment in the academics.

 HAPPY & HEALTHY  HANDWRITING !

Maintain Obligations

---Basic Obligations for Better Handwriting---

1. Catch a Correct Grip or Grasp.

2. Follow the printed lines on the writing sheet.

3. Slow down the writing speed until it is improved.

4. Less the pressure more the smoothing of pen/pencil on paper.(Lower Pressure)

5. Play Board games specially which covers the drawing & writing.

6. Avoid the frequent use of eraser or scratching.

7. Proper Sitting position (as per writing chair ).

8. Concentration towards every letter for their size & shape.

HAPPY & HEALTHY HANDWRITING !

" Recycle Handwriting "

Reuse or recycle… pencil sharpening s?
Encourage kids for :

             "BEST OUT OF WASTE"

Handwriting results in to multiple benefits to the kids as:


1. Improves Learning skills.
2. Hand- Eye Coordination.
3. Helps in improving concentration.
4. Helps in developing confidence & personality.
5. Helps in developing creativity. (e.g. shown below)
6. Keeps away the kids from excessive use of TV/Smart
    Phones/Tablets/Video Games by means of writing &            

    creativity. 

7. Better marks in Exams due to Good/Legible Handwriting.
8. Child being appreciated & noticed, leads to confidence in             him/her.

HAPPY & HEALTHY HANDWRITING !

"Develop interest to write in legible Handwriting at the right age"

 

"Develop interest to write in legible Handwriting at the right age"

"Tips for Handwriting Improvement"
Handwriting Books help kids write neatly and within the lines! If your child needs extra handwriting help, try these tips to get him to better legible handwriting
1. Allow your child to practice writing on paper using handwriting practice worksheets, as well as in other ways to increase his hand-eye coordination and muscle memory.
2. When introduced to a new letter or word, have your child practice writing it in the air using his finger or elbow. This helps your child learn the stroke pattern for writing the new letter or word. Try some time with a slate to practice repeatedly.
3. Kids can also practice handwriting with finger paints. Finger paints are a great tool for young writers who might need to practice the motions before they grip a pencil.
4. Let your child practice writing using handwriting worksheets. If your child is new to writing worksheets or he has a tendency to write outside of the lines, give your child a template for writing using a highlighter marker. Simply pre-write your child's words or letters using a highlighter marker in a handwriting practice worksheet. Kids can trace over the highlighter marks to practice neat handwriting and letter recognition.
5. Good handwriting takes practice, so let your child use handwriting worksheets regularly to develop neat writing skills.
6. Let start your child reading loudly enough that he can hear himself, for at least 30 minutes daily to improve his concentration/focus towards the subject.

Handwriting Learning Activities