Welcome to Building Blocks for Pre-K–5
Enjoy weekly content rich with expert insights, teaching tips, and effective strategies curated to inform and empower educators
Blogs
Handwriting
This blog explores the still-relevant value of cursive writing, encouraging a revival of this elegant form of expression.
6 mins
Literacy, Teaching Tips
A child’s ability to listen to language, understand it, and produce it to communicate is at the heart of literacy development.
6 mins
Literacy
The idea of reading to children daily is deeply entrenched in American culture, even if the practice hasn’t completely taken hold.
5 mins
Literacy, Teaching Tips
My experiences, professional learning, and reflection, paired with ongoing reading of evolving scientific studies, taught me how to be a teacher of language.
6 mins
Literacy, Families, Home Connection
As families, infusing creative writing into our children's reading routines can spark a love for learning, boost creativity, and strengthen family bonds.
4 mins
Teaching Tips
Being student-centered means your needs as a learner are consistently reflected in my instruction. That takes time, intentionality, and knowledge of the sciences of reading and learning.
6 mins
Home Connection, Families
The journey into kindergarten reading is a pivotal expedition into literacy that lays the groundwork for lifelong learning and a deep love of literature.
5 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families, Teaching Tips
Experience the symphony of learning to read with our phonics-focused narrative, where every note sharpens skills for reading fluency and comprehension.
5 mins
Teaching Tips
Ever wondered what makes the heart of a K-3 classroom beat with such vibrant energy and boundless curiosity? At Learning Without Tears, we've discovered a powerful secret ingredient that can turn any learning environment into a hotbed of creativity and success.
4 mins