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Unlocking Handwriting: Why Teaching Cursive, Core Stability, & Purposeful Practice Transforms Kids’ Writing | Sarah Collins
55 minutes Posted Jan 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Meet Sarah Collins, Homeschool OT
Handwriting Starts With Meaning
Core Stability Before Pencil Skills
Screens, Typing, And Real-World Motor Control
Teaching Motor Plans And Why Cursive
Visual Processing And Writing
Flow, ADHD, And Cursive Productivity
Explicit Instruction And Practice That Stick
Assessing Legibility Without Perfectionism
Memory Benefits Of Handwriting And Notes
Red Flags From Crawling To Kindergarten
Sensory, Materials, And Vertical Surfaces
Collaboration Over Compliance With Kids
When To See An OT And Which System
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Handwriting isn’t just pencil meets paper; it’s purpose, posture, vision, and motor planning working in sync. On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with occupational therapist and homeschool consultant Sarah Collins (The Homeschool OT) to explore how kids move from “hot mess” letters to confident, legible writing by addressing the real foundations: core strength, shoulder stability, explicit motor plans, and a clear sense that their ideas matter. We break dow...