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Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning
Welcome to our new blog series about our loveable classroom characters! In the coming months, we’ll be introducing the multisensory characters featured in the Get Set for School, Handwriting Without Tears, and Keyboarding Without Tears curricula.
By Megan Parker
3 mins
Teaching Tips, In the News
Even if your students are still learning to form letters, there are still ways to participate! Check out these tips on how to celebrate National Letter Writing Day with Pre-K and kindergarten students.
By Megan Parker
2 mins
In the News, Announcements
Last month, the Learning Without Tears team, along with our beloved classroom character Mat Man®, embarked on a cross-country trip to Nashville, Tennessee.
By Monet Stevens
2 mins
Teaching Tips, Home Connection
Do you find yourself wishing you could give back more to those in need despite your routine service activities? Well, today was created just for you! It’s Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated solely to finally crossing that community service activity you’ve been wanting to do off your list.
By LWT staff
2 mins
Announcements
For the first time ever, we’re hosting a warehouse sale that runs now through Cyber Monday December 2nd!
By Zoë Maurer
1 mins
Home Connection, In the News
The homemade pies are ready, the floats are ready to dance down the New York City streets, and the football game is about to begin because tomorrow is Thanksgiving!
By Kathryn Fox
3 mins
In the News
Universal Children’s Day was created by the United Nations in 1954 to shed light on children’s rights, welfare, and impact.
By LWT staff
2 mins
Teaching Tips, Edtech
Building social emotional intelligence is a critical skill your students need to be successful in school and in life.
By LWT staff
1 mins
Multisensory Learning, Home Connection
A change in season is always exciting, and for children it can also be educational. Here are a few ways to use the great outdoors to plan your next lesson!
By LWT staff
3 mins