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Blogs
Literacy
Hear tips for setting clear objectives, using formative assessments at the beginning and throughout the year, and targeting your instruction to the needs of your classroom.
2 mins
Literacy
Here are some simple activities that you can use throughout National Book Month and give your students the support they need to flourish.
2 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families
Handwriting is a crucial component of early literacy, supporting phonemic awareness and phonics learning as students develop their skills.
8 mins
Teaching Tips
As your partners in literacy excellence, we strive to work with you and ensure that your classroom has everything it needs to thrive.
2 mins
Literacy
Right now—as new classes begin—is the most crucial time to begin the assessment process.
2 mins
Handwriting
By helping you understand the effects of handwriting on literacy, Learning Without Tears is here to transform your students as they grow and become literacy experts.
3 mins
Literacy
Not all letters are created equal. When approaching handwriting instruction in the classroom, it’s crucial to have a toolkit packed with the perfect strategies that turn students into confident writers and readers.
2 mins
Literacy
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2 mins
Literacy
All students deserve the chance to read and write with confidence. By teaching the concepts of print, you can instill that confidence and set your students up for long-term success.
2 mins