Lisa Y. answered 02/02/24
Build on your success! Patient, certified, Dyslexia & Cursive teacher
I'll answer your question with two additional questions: "Was cursive taught to you when you were in early elementary?" "Have you considered the skill of writing in cursive might not be in your repertoire?" I am a cursive guru and have found that learning cursive can help those with reading, writing, dyslexia, attentiveness, and other academic challenges. Teaching cursive is currently part of most dyslexia curriculums.
Many studies have shown that learning cursive improves retention and comprehension. This is because it engages the brain on a deeper level as students learn to write in the continuous flow cursive provides. Cursive also improves fine motor dexterity which also helps the brain in other functions academically. Writing in cursive aids in brain development and primes the brain for increased learning. If your student did not receive handwriting instruction in early elementary, I would highly recommend seeking an experienced tutor like myself! Adding cursive to your skillset at any age may help you see improvement in unexpected ways!