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Multisensory Learning, Home Connection
Handwriting does not have to drain your teaching time. It takes only 15 minutes of practice a day for students to develop strong handwriting skills. Teachers can add flexibility to their handwriting instruction by choosing a mix of methods, tools, and materials that work best for their students.
By LWT staff
4 minutes
Edtech, Home Connection, Ask the Experts
If you’re an elementary school teacher, you instruct children who have had technology at their fingertips since they born
By LWT staff
1 minute
Teaching Tips, Readiness, Announcements
It’s that time of the year again—time to head back to school, but it’s also time to establish your students’ baseline by assessing their beginning-of-the-year skills.
By LWT staff
3 minutes
Home Connection, In the News
What World Letter Writing Day Means for Students
By What World Letter Writing Day Means for Students
5 minutes
Teaching Tips, Readiness
Before the bell rings, get the products and training you need for back to school success!
By LWT staff
1 minute
Ask the Experts, Summer, Teaching Tips
5 Summer-to-School Activities
By LWT staff
5 Summer-to-School Activities
In the News, Announcements
It’s International Youth Day and young people around the world are encouraged to let their voices be heard on issues affecting their communities.
By LWT staff
2 minutes
Home Connection, Teaching Tips
August 9 is National Book Lovers Day! We’re celebrating by reading the lesser known books by some of our favorite children’s authors. While you might not find The Giving Tree or Where the Wild Things Are on this list, you’ll still find some treasures by these beloved authors. So grab a cup of tea (iced—it’s summer, after all) and gather your little learners around to celebrate all things book-related.
By Megan Parker
3 minutes
Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning
Technology is an invaluable asset to the classroom and can include multimedia visuals and interactive instruction to enhance learning.
By LWT staff
4 minutes