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Why do so many children struggle with penmanship tests in school? For parents and teachers, it can be heartbreaking to see a child lose marks not because they don’t know the answer, but because their handwriting is illegible. Penmanship affects more than grades—it shapes a child’s confidence, classroom experience, and …

You’ve prepared the lesson, handed out the worksheets, and asked your young students to begin writing. But instead of focussed activity, you’re met with confused expressions, awkward pencil grips, and complaints of “My hand hurts.” Sound familiar? If you’re a kindergarten or lower primary teacher, chances are you’ve encountered this …