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Edtech
Kids, teens, and adults are doing it. But as adults, we have to learn how to manage the multi-tasking part of our lives to get the most out of our trainings.
By Katrina Erickson
5 mins
Teaching Tips
If you’ve been around kids for a while, or have your own, you know that transitioning between activities and locations can be challenging for toddlers and preschool aged children. Think about how many times each day children start an activity, stop an activity, clean up, wash hands, eat, go outside, come inside, and so much more!
By Valerie Zaryczny
5 mins
Edtech
Keyboarding skills, formerly known as typing, were previously taught in middle or high school.
By Denise Donica
6 mins
Teaching Tips
Children who learn good handwriting habits in the early grades develop the ability to communicate effectively as they share their thoughts and creativity on paper, ultimately shaping confident communicators.
By Zoë Maurer
3 mins
Teaching Tips
7 Sequencing Activities for Kindergarteners and Preschoolers
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7 Sequencing Activities for Kindergarteners and Preschoolers
Teaching Tips
Preschool is a time of significant cognitive skill development. One of the foundational skills that is important for future academic success is letter recognition.
By Denise Donica
5 min
Summer
One of the first lessons we learn as kids is how to count numbers. Opening the door to mathematics, learning numbers is a crucial skill to master in the earliest years of education.
By Learning Without Tears
4 mins
Home Connection, Announcements
It’s the Fourth of July and we’re so excited to celebrate this special holiday in America!
By Kathryn Fox
3 mins
What our friends say!
Amanda's story came to us through an occupational therapy (OT) group on Facebook and, with her permission, we had to share her beautiful story of overcoming challenges
By Learning Without Tears
4 mins