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PODCAST

Keeping Beautiful Handwriting Alive | Cursive, Print, Calligraphy, Teach Handwriting, Homeschool Handwriting Curriculum, Fun Handwriting Practice, Digital Age, Outside

Joanna Kettle | Handwriting And Calligraphy Instructor

***TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Welcome To Keeping Beautiful Handwriting Alive by Joanna Kettle @ Wild Plains Calligraphy Joyful and beautiful handwriting taught in a way that makes sense for homeschooling families. Handwriting skills are being lost in this generation. It is a skill, an art, and a form of human expression worth preserving but schools are no longer teaching it. Kids are bored to tears while trying to learn it. They cry because they also feel the pressure of not being able to

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6:20

The Easy Way To Teach Beautiful Handwriting That Kids...

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2026/04/10

This is a mini bonus series for April 2026.You can continue to cycle through handwriting workbooks, push your son through handwriting lessons that he keeps procrastinating on purpose, and keep coming up with creative writing prompts that your child might write or sit back with a cup of needful coffee while Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes do that all for you while you get lunch started or fit in your passion project while your child does a course that makes them excited to write. Don't miss out on

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5:03

How I Started Teaching Handwriting Outside (Before...

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2026/04/09

This is a mini bonus series for April 2026. I started to teach my son handwriting outside and I was so surprised how well it work. This episode is the story of how I started. Don't miss out on making teaching handwriting easy for yourself and fun for you child: ✍🏿 Get Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿

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7:36

The Less Confusing Way To Learn How to Handwrite...

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2026/04/08

This is a mini bonus series for April 2026. Today I go into the other reason why handwriting workbook aren't fun for kids. I also let on what I did differently. The course that gets kids excited to write: ✍🏿 Get Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿

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6:18

Getting Your Child Excited To Write (Before You Child...

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2026/04/07

This is a mini bonus series for April 2026. Instead of expecting the minimum, that is pushing your child through handwriting despite complaints, you can get your child excited to write. In this episode I talk give one reason why the current workbooks don't help. The course that gets kids excited to write: ✍🏿 Get Fun Handwriting In 15 Minutes Course ✍🏿

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3:34

The Tiniest First Step (Before You Child Writes...

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2026/04/06

This is a mini bonus series for April 2026.You are doing all the work. Getting multiple handwriting books, pushing your child through the lessons... Your child is doing the lessons but they are confused and not doing them joyfully. Beautiful handwriting feels like a long stretch when you're tempted to be happy with just them writing. This series will give you mini steps to help your child write beautifully and learn why what you're doing isn't working. The course that gets kids excited to

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13:45

96 | The Secret To Making Handwriting Exciting For...

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2026/03/31

Hey Mama! For a long time handwriting has been thought of as something that is boring and dull and you just have to push your sons through. Not anymore! Today we explore why the 5+ workbooks you tried didn't make handwriting exciting for your child. We also hone in on how to approach handwriting differently. If you're looking for an method that makes your child excited to show his handwriting when it's not even handwriting practice time, this is the episode for you! The highlights of this episode

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8:41

95 | How To Get Your Child to Want To Write Without...

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2026/03/24

Hey Mama!This episode is self explanatory. To get the of the cognitive benefits your child has to do handwriting consistently. My Building Strokes Method makes writing exciting and simple. Get started on Fun Handwriting In 15 minutes right now to prevent frustrating writing practices. The highlights of this episode are: The Real Reason Your Child Doesn't Want To Write Why The Building Strokes Method Is The Answer Yours In Fun Handwriting, Joanna Mentioned In This Episode: Get Started On Fun

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14:49

94 | The Actual Research That Explains Why...

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2026/03/17

Hey Mama!The great thing about homeschooling is that we can zero on the habits and learning programs that causes our kids to progress faster and have sharper minds. Because of the advent of typing and it's replacement in schools many researchers are asking if we are missing something when handwriting is taken out of school. And the answer is a BIG and an ALARMING YES!! Handwriting allows our brains to function better, solve complex problems faster, learn better and increase creativity. And we DO

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31:07

93 | How Fun Phonics Leads To Beautiful Handwriting...

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2026/03/09

Hey Mama!Reading and Handwriting are 2 of the essential skills. Today we discuss how they can use together to multiply learning and talk a lot about phonics. Your going to love this interview! The highlights of this episode are: What phonics is and what it is not? Other options used besides phonics School’s system shift back to phonics 3 camps of when to start teaching a child to read Recommended age to start teaching reading how to make phonics fun for kids why kids seemed to be fine in the

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10:37

92 | Why That Handwriting Workbook Isn't Working For...

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2026/03/02

Hey Mama!You want your child to be able to write beautifully but they get stuck on the fact that they don't know how to form the letter A. Then they don't have the confidence to move on to the next letter B that looks totally different. Today I introduce my method and a timeless writing technique that makes the writing progression much more doable for kids! The highlights of this episode are: Why Starting With A Sets Up Kids For Failure Thoughtless workbooks don't build confidence in kids The easy

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10:31

91 | Handwriting Is A Treasured Art! How To Use It To...

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2026/02/23

Hey Mama! You resonate with the fact that handwriting is an essential skill but are you aware of some of handwriting inventions unique to America? When learning a new skill, the history of how it came about gives extra context of the care and mindset that went into what we have today. On this episode, I give you a brief history of two of the most popular writing styles in America and a practical application on how you can continue to keep handwriting alive. The highlights of this episode are: Why

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24:36

90 | Storytime: Why I Teach My Children Beautiful...

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2026/02/16

Hey Mama!What are your reasons for wanting to teach your child beautiful handwriting? What are the values you hold on to in homeschooling? On this episode, I relate mine knowing that you are also coming from the same place. Then I introduce what's coming up next on this podcast and how it will expand your child handwriting skills. The highlights of this episode are: How I am focusing on handwriting for myself Beautiful Writing equals highly skilled How I started teaching my children

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14:26

89 | Why Our Kids Can Learn Beautiful Print and...

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2026/02/09

Hey Mama!You think what you learned in handwriting was the standard but what if I told you that now there is a whole world of handwriting that your children can take advantage of? On this episode I give you more a sneak peak behind that world and how we can make handwriting better for our children, now that we're homeschooling. If you've been looking for a way to take your child's handwriting to this next level this episode is for you! The highlights of this episode are: What was different about

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11:23

88 | Typing Is Not As Important As You Think And The...

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2026/02/02

Hey Mama!A lot of emphasis is placed on teaching our children technology so they don't fall behind but what if I told you that the pressure is overestimated? While things constantly change in the digital age, handwriting is the one skill our children can rely on for continued benefits their whole lives. In this episode I explore the topic of handwriting permanence versus typing short lived effect on our lives. Giving you confidence that you are on the right track prioritizing handwriting in your

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11:14

87 | The Role Of Handwriting In The Digital Age And...

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2026/01/26

Hey Mama!You think beautiful handwriting is too outdated for the current generation but actually it's that our bodies craves the movement, creativity and cognitive skills it provides. This is the first episode in the Handwriting In A Digital Age Series. Join me today in discovering the role handwriting can play in your life. The highlights of this episode are: The current state of handwriting summary of the benefits of handwriting The role of handwriting in current society Yours In

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8:09

86 | Beautiful Handwriting Is Learned! Not a Talent...

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2026/01/19

Hey Mama! Many people think, if their child has bad handwriting, beautiful handwriting is just not for them. But what if I told you that's not true! Especially since a non-artist, engineer brain like me achieved beautiful handwriting. The highlights of this episode are: 'Just having bad handwriting' isn't a thing Why practicing consistently is good but not enough 4 steps to having beautiful handwriting Have more questions? Let me know here! Yours In Beauty, Joanna Mentioned In This Episode: 12 |

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85 | Why ‘Busy Work’ Doesn’t Fix Handwriting (and...

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2026/01/12

Hey Mama!You want your child to learn to write beautifully while having fun, but is the filler or "busy work" actually helping? Is it keeping your child engaged or distracting them from handwriting? The highlights of this episode are: What is handwriting busy work? 4 reasons why busy work doesn't work How drills helps your child improve and with intention Have more questions? Let me know here! Yours In Penmanship, Joanna Mentioned In This Episode: Find Out How To Make Handwriting Fun For Your

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10:12

84 | The First Step To Getting Joyful Handwriting In...

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2026/01/05

Hey Mama! Happy 2026! You think your child hates handwriting but it's actually that you don't have clarity around what's bothering them. The highlights of this episode are: What it looks like to be fighting handwriting sessions in homeschooling I did this one thing in my business and how it gives clarity in handwriting sessions as well Example of how to get clarity from your child If this episode helped make a difference in your handwriting homeschool sessions, let me know here! Peacefully

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31:47

83 | Work Less And Charge More When Starting Your...

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2025/12/29

Hey Mama!You're looking to step into more abundance in 2026. Abundance in finally doing more of what you like (Calligraphy duh!) and financial abundance by making money from it. But you don't know how to do it without spending hours and hours. Prepare to take notes because in this episode we'll talk about the first time saving steps you need to take to start your Calligraphy business in a way that doesn't produce burnout and the mindset shifts you need. We give our opinions on when you're ready to

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11:49

82 | REFLECTION: Uncertain Whether The Issue Is Your...

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2025/12/22

Hey Mama!In this episode we are reflecting on this year. What we love about our Calligraphy practice and what needs to be improved. This episode is a replay from episode 39. Calligraphy is all about going inwards and slowing down. Let's take the time to reflect on one of the top episodes of this podcast and reflect on what we can continue to learn from it. With Reflection, Joanna ✨ NEW! ✨ Inspired by this episode to try Calligraphy? Have 10 minutes in your day? Learn to Write Your first beautiful

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