Can Handwriting Make You Smarter?

Researchers have found that taking notes by hand help students retain information longer and learn better.

“Note-taking is a pretty dynamic process,” said cognitive psychologist Michael Friedman at Harvard University who studies note-taking systems. “You are transforming what you hear in your mind.”

Our Handwriting & Yoga summer camp will help lay they foundation for good learning skills. Register here!

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We will be holding 2 sessions of our handwriting group this summer. Registration is now open!