Shows
Raising Healthy Kid Brains102. Is Handwriting Still Necessary? With Dr. Christina BretzHow do we help our young children with their handwriting? And in this digital age where everyone’s learning on an iPad, is it even necessary for children to be practicing their handwriting skills? School-based occupational therapist Dr. Christina Bretz believes handwriting remains a crucial skill for children’s cognitive development, even in our digital age. Listen in this week to learn the research that proves the importance of children learning handwriting, and practical strategies for teaching handwriting. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://p...2025-06-0533 min
The Writing Glitch: Hack Dysgraphia No Pencil RequiredBenefits of Cursive in a Digital Age: S3 E2In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer teams up with Dr. Christina Bretz to dive deep into the often-overlooked art of cursive handwriting and why it still holds immense value in today's digital age. Together, they unravel the surprising cognitive benefits of cursive, debunk widespread myths, and make a compelling case for bringing systematic cursive instruction back into the classroom. Dr. Bretz doesn't just talk theory—she shares actionable tips that teachers and parents can use to boost handwriting skills at school and home. Discover how mastering cursive can be a game-changer for students, enhancing their le...2024-08-2229 min
Inclusive Education Project (IEP) PodcastThe Return of Cursive Writing with Dr. Christina BretzToday’s topic is interesting and timely as California joins 22 other states in requiring public schools to teach cursive writing. This has been a hotly debated issue, and today’s guest has a lot to share about the benefits of cursive writing. Dr. Christina Bretz is an Occupational Therapist from Lexington, KY, who is passionate about how handwriting skills help students across all academic areas. She is currently the Senior Internal Learning Manager at Learning Without Tears, where she has worked for 25 years. Show Highlights:How cursive faded from the curriculum when states adopted Common...2024-02-2722 min
Literacy Matters: Empowered ConversationsS3E1. Dr. Christina Bretz and Dr. Suzanne Asherson - Cursive Is Not a Frill-It's a Life SkillDrs. Christina Bretz and Suzanne Asherson advocate for cursive writing's role in modern education, emphasizing its lifelong benefits.2024-01-3119 min
The Preschool PodcastAll about assessments with Christina BretzThis week on The Preschool Podcast, we welcome Dr. Christina Bretz, Senior Professional Learning Developer at Learning Without Tears. We chat about preschool assessments: what they are, how to administer them, and provide meaningful results to parents! Want to win a $50 gift card? Provide some feedback on The Preschool Podcast here - it only takes one minute! 2022-11-1524 min