{"id":17962,"date":"2025-03-17T10:31:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T14:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/?p=17962"},"modified":"2025-03-27T15:52:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T19:52:54","slug":"the-power-of-pen-and-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/the-power-of-pen-and-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Pen and Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn the benefits of notetaking with the Five Star\u00ae brand.<\/h4>\n

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The skills students learn in younger grades help build a foundation for their future studies. While technology, screens, and computers are great supplementary tools, the Five Star\u00ae brand encourages teachers to remember the power of pen and paper when it comes to learning and retention.<\/p>\n

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Check the Stats<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technology is present in classrooms more than ever, but we shouldn\u2019t overlook the benefits that come from writing things down. A recent poll shows that parents whose children prefer to handwrite notes saw an improvement in their children\u2019s grades over 3 years, averaging 74% compared to 55% in students who did not handwrite notes.*<\/p>\n

Parents are also becoming more aware of their children\u2019s screen time. The Pew Research Center reports that 71% of parents with a child under the age of 12 are at least somewhat concerned that their child spends too much time in front of screens, including 31% who are very concerned.**<\/p>\n

Parents turn to teachers for guidance on student behaviors and may be looking for advice on how to reduce their child\u2019s screen time or ways to reinforce notetaking skills. Using pen and paper in the classroom and for homework assignments is one way teachers can address these parents\u2019 concerns.<\/p>\n

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Choose the Right Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not all paper is created equal, and it’s important to choose the right supplies for your classroom. Five Star\u00ae notebooks, composition books, and filler paper use high-quality paper that fights ink bleed. This helps prevent ink from bleeding through the other side of the page, so students can use both sides of the page to write out notes, work on assignments, and doodle in the margin.<\/p>\n

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Plus, all Five Star\u00ae products will LAST ALL YEAR. GUARANTEED!*** They are built to withstand daily wear and tear so students can trust Five Star\u00ae supplies to last from the first class to the final bell.<\/p>\n

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Recommended materials for class note-taking:<\/p>\n