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The word is out: the Get Set for School Pre-K curriculum has been updated! We’ve taken our fun, foundational Pre-K program and expanded it to reach additional early learning domains. Here are five important facts to help you better understand how you can use the new Get Set for School program to expand the Pre-K possibilities in your classroom.

Whether you’ve been inspiring your little learners for 20 years or you’re just setting out on your first few years of teaching foundational skills to Pre-K children, it’s always a great time to further your career, expertise, and teaching toolkit with some professional development.

It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s…no, it’s definitely a bird! Today, in honor of National Bird Day, we’re introducing you to Squawker, our loveable parrot puppet for teaching preschool students

As with any new skill that you set out to learn, you first need a foundation to get started.

The holidays are winding down and the new year is starting up!  For teachers, that means the second half of the school year

They say a child’s work is play, but in school, a child’s work requires them to write…and to write, you need a good pencil grip. A good pencil grip allows for precise and controlled movements of the pencil for handwriting and facilitates more efficient use of the hands and fingers. Most children that struggle with pencil grip complain of pain and have difficulty writing neatly. Learning the right way to hold a pencil is an important skill for children.