Does your kid take forever to finish writing—even when they know the answers?
You’re not alone. Many kids struggle with writing speed. The real question most New Zealand parents ask is: how can we help them write faster without messy handwriting?
The goal isn’t fancy handwriting. It’s clear, quick writing that keeps kids confident and on track in class.
What’s the Average Writing Speed for Kids?
Every kid writes at a different pace. But knowing the average writing speed can help you see where your child stands. Most primary school children write roughly 10–20 words per minute depending on age and practice.
Even small improvements in writing speed can make a big difference in confidence, test performance, and participation in class.
And here’s the good news: there’s a simple, proven technique that helps kids write both faster and better. It’s called speed writing.
What Exactly is Speed Writing?
Speed writing is a simple practice of writing the numbers from 0 to 9.
Sounds basic? But what if we told you it reduces the extra time kids waste while writing answers?
Think about it: solving a math problem may take just seconds, but writing the answer slowly adds unnecessary delay. Speed writing trains kids to move smoothly from one problem to the next.
And the best part? Kids practice writing with both hands. This is a total game-changer for kids. Why? Because it trains both sides of the brain, boosting balanced learning, sharper focus, and overall brain development.
How Speed Writing Helps Kids
✅ Boosts writing speed without compromising neatness
✅ Builds the habit of writing clearly and quickly during sums
✅ Helps finish work on time with confidence
✅ Reduces exam stress by helping kids keep up with class pace
So, How Can Your Child Get Started?
Good news: you’re already in the right place.
At SIP Abacus, speedwriting is an integral part of our proven abacus program. With regular practice, our students don’t just write faster; they write more clearly, keep their work tidy, and build the confidence to keep up (and even get ahead!) in class.
We’ve already helped 1 million+ kids shine (and counting).
See for Yourself!
My daughter’s been doin SIP Abacus for 14 months and honestly, it’s helped her alot in school. Her behaviour is better too! She’s super focused now, and doin really well in both Math and English. She’s even more focused when reading books or just listening to us at home. She’s also just WAY more alert now. Getting her enroled in SIP Abacus was such a good decison. We’re so thankfull! The teachers are amazing and so patient with Shenelle, she didn’t even wanna learn numbers at first, but now she’s excelling at them. She knows her times tables all the way to 10 by heart! We’re so proud of her! Thanks sooo much for everything. Honestly, I don’t see a difference between online and in-person classes. Both are equally great.
Virat’s been goin to Abacus classes for 10 months now, and I’ve noticed that he’s really doin better in Math and English at school. He loves the in-class and online sessions. It even helped with his reading! I would def recommend this for any parent looking to suport their kids in a collabrative learning enviorment!! His English reading and Math have both improved sooo much.
We wanted Brianna to get better at math, and now she’s way faster with her calculations since joinin SIP Abacus. Her confidence has gone up a lot, her English is sooo much better, and she can focus waay more on her Math now. I’d totally recommend SIP Abacus to my freinds and I’m gonna get my younger daughter in too. I truly think SIP Abacus will help my kids live a better life.
We enroled our son Jashan for SIP Abacus after hearing a ton of good things about it. He used to watch a lot of TV, which was really messin with his focus. But since he started SIP Abacus, we’ve seen a huge change. His confidence has shot up, his English is WAY better, and he’s focusing more on stuff he enjoys like drawing. He actually enjoys studying more now. His Math skills are amazing now, he’s doing numbers super fast. SIP Abacus has definetly exceeded our expectations. I tell all my freinds and family about it, and some have already signed their kids up!
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