Whether they’re advocating for longer recess or championing the virtues of cats over dogs, kids who learn persuasive writing become more confident, articulate, and thoughtful communicators. So, ...

As of 2024, 24 U.S. states reportedly mandate cursive writing instruction in public schools, marking a resurgence of the practice after its decline following the adoption of the Common Core ...

Although electronic records are more common now, if you saw your doctor's handwriting, there's a good chance it's chicken scratch. Here's why. If you’ve ever taken a handwritten prescription from a ...

Kids and YouTube go hand in hand. Sure, you can try to limit their access to YouTube Kids. But even then, not all of the available content is educational enough for them to be watching. With some ...

But a recent Ofsted report on English teaching found primary pupils were not given enough time and practice to become fluent at handwriting. Secondary schools were then ‘unsure’ how to help ...

Handwriting is in danger of becoming a lost art form—in the past 100 years, there have been drastic shifts in style as well as the frequency of use. Two handwriting experts Denise Donica, PhD ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before ...

There are many ways to teach kids about money, but the best way is to open the right bank accounts for kids and let them get a hands-on lesson on managing money. It might feel weird at first to let go ...

What makes a great playlist? Pop music critic Lindsay Zoladz joins us to discuss. Post your comments and questions for her here by Jan. 16. By The Learning Network Animal medicine has become a ...

From gummies to drops to tablets, our dietitians evaluated the best vitamins for kids. Their top picks come from Llama Naturals, SmartyPants, and Hiya. As children grow, they need to get enough ...

by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.