Letter-writing, a beloved tradition for so many, has been lamented as a lost art for years now, replaced by emails, texting and social media messages. Letter-post revenue is plummeting globally, ...

To keep your handwriting neat, it is important to form letters correctly and make each letter the right size. Remember, there are different types of letters. Long ladder letters (l, t, i, j, u, y) ...

"When kids write letters, they're just messy," she says. As kids practice writing "A," each iteration is different, and that variability helps solidify their conceptual understanding of the letter.

The decline of letters. If the recent popularity of stationery shows, letter clubs and societies, and a resurgence of pen pals are any sign, letter-writing isn't a dead art just yet. But still ...