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Buttoning a shirt, latching a zipper, and holding a pen are basic fine motor skills we often execute without thinking. These are learned skills that come only with countless practice sessions.
By Author
4 mins
Teaching Tips
Oral language instruction is an element that can be built into all part of what happens while children are at school—both through implicit and explicit learning opportunities.
By Deborah Reed
2 mins
Teaching Tips
When we think of literacy, we tend to think of reading and writing—often with an emphasis on reading. But the skill of writing is essential.
By 6 Ways to Engage and Strengthen Young Writers
4 mins
The energy and rhythm of a primary classroom are indescribable. Throughout the day, teachers strategically orchestrate active learning experiences that build the minds, bodies, and learning souls of curious young students.
By Pam Koutrakos
2 mins
Home Connection, Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning, Readiness
Learn developmentally appropriate handwriting tips for children ages 2-5
By Mariana Carazo
4 min
Ask the Experts, Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning, Readiness, Home Connection, Families
Literacy development is each stage a child passes through on their way to reading and writing. Read more about the 5 stages with Learning Without Tears!
By Learning Without Tears
4 min
Ask the Experts, Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning, Readiness, Home Connection
Letter knowledge is multifaceted and takes time to learn.
By M. J. Adams
2 mins
Ask the Experts
We often want to challenge the children, while also providing a safe and comfortable place to play and learn new skills. This is the balance OTs are constantly challenged with during therapy sessions. 
By LWT staff
4 min
Ask the Experts
When you first hear that your child needs to see an occupational therapist, your initial reaction might be concern about your child and their abilities. But there's no reason to be worried! A good occupational therapist (OT) can help your child overcome walls in their learning that were previously thought to be insurmountable.
By Valerie Zaryczny
4 mins