05/11/2025
✋ Don’t fall for the “they’ll just type in high school” myth!
It’s a common misconception that students don’t need legible or efficient handwriting once they reach secondary school because “everything will be typed.” In reality, handwriting remains a core skill for success well into the teen years — from classwork and exams to note-taking and planning.
If a child is struggling with handwriting in primary school, don’t wait and hope it will sort itself out. Difficulties with handwriting are much harder to change as students get older — habits become ingrained, academic demands increase, and the effort required can become overwhelming.
✏️ Early intervention is key.
Supporting handwriting development in the primary years sets students up for greater confidence, efficiency, and academic success in the secondary years — regardless of how much technology is used.
A handwriting assessment before starting secondary school can help identify whether handwriting will be a barrier to success and provide recommendations for adjustments, accommodations, or remediation strategies.
