Too many children have problems with handwriting: alliance supports the promotion of handwriting

Recent surveys by the Schreibmotorik Institut have shown that most parents and teachers consider handwriting to be important, even in this digital age. However, an alarming number of children have problems with handwriting. The “Handwriting 2020” campaign aims to improve this situation. There is to be an extensive programme to this end.

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State Secretary Stefan Müller pledges political support

The “Handwriting 2020” campaign for the promotion of writing motor skills gets political backing: “We want to do everything we can to support this important initiative”, said Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of Education and Research Stefan Müller during his visit to the Schreibmotorik Institut, Heroldsberg, one of the founders of the Handwriting campaign.

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Projects

Educational Opportunity Handwriting Project for secondary schools	Study: STEP 2019 About development, problems and interventions on the topic of handwriting	HS Tutorials – Promoting writing skills European research project with practical modules

International Symposium Special event about "Handwriting in the context of digitalization"	Scribble Mentors Scribble mentors introduce preschool children to writing in a fun way.	Facts & Tips Interesting facts about handwriting & motor skills

ELMO: promoting writing ergonomics Better results with the correct sitting posture and pen hold

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