National Handwriting Day 2016
National Handwriting Day 2016
Just as we have the greeting card industry promoting different holidays during the year, we have the writing Instrument Manufacturers Association promoting the consumption of pens, pencils, and writing paper encouraging “all to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting.”Some of the fun things I came across are the following:
o We cannot have a mention of John Hancock’s birthday without referencing a book about him. One that I came across that I wanted to share today is “Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?” a 1976 children’s book that still gets great reviews. For anyone home schooling its cited as being a really good biography that shares what he did in his life and for the new nation.
o As part of National Handwriting Day 2016 the NY Public Library has a collection of famous scrawls from their Digital Collections of famous autographs posted on their blog from yesterday, including of course the Declaration of Independence with John Hancock’s larger than life signature and includes Josephine Baker, Elizabeth I, and Walt Whitman.
o There is a wonderful ‘Tips for mathematical handwriting’ that is a nice primer worth printing out.
o There is a Press Release from Pilot Pen that invites us to their 10 Day Handwriting Challenge. Please note in the Press release itself I cannot get their link to take me take me to the challenge itself to work.Handwrite your favorite quote.
Handwrite and post a note to someone you miss.
Handwrite your name using both your right and left hand (try cursive for added difficulty).
Handwrite something in a different language and post it on social media.
Handwrite the chorus to your favorite song from 2015.
Handwrite your top 3 personal goals for 2016 and put it somewhere you’ll see it daily.
Handwrite a regret of yours and throw it away – it’s liberating!
Handwrite your favorite recipe and add it to your family recipe book. Share a copy with a friend.
Handwrite the final sentence from your favorite book.
Handwrite your to-do list for the week and note if you accomplish more.”
Wishing you a Happy National Handwriting Day 2016!
Anchors Aweigh,
Helen
Attribution & Thank you to the following who are referenced today —
Image above cover “Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?” 1976 by Jean Fritz
Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association
Image above and referenced National Handwriting Day article on NationalDayCalendar January 23
‘Tips for mathematical handwriting’ by John Kerl February 25, 2007
NYPL Happy National Handwriting Day! January 22, 2016 by Kendra Ralston, Content Editor, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
PRNewswire January 22, 2016 “Pilot Pen Celebrates National Handwriting Day, Highlighting The Written Word’s Impact On Everyday Life”
“Why handwriting is still important” January 23, 2016 by Emanuella Grinberg, CNN
