* School system: Some schools teach cursive in kindergarten or first grade, others in second or third grade, and some don't teach it at all.
* Individual needs: Some children pick up cursive writing faster than others.
* Curriculum: Some schools focus more on print writing, others on both.
However, the most common time to learn cursive is in second or third grade.
It's important to note that while cursive was once a staple of elementary education, its importance has diminished due to the rise of digital communication and keyboards.