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Teaching Tips, Ask the Experts
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.
6 mins
Teaching Tips, Edtech
Happy winter solstice! Winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. And, what better way is there to keep your students’ fingers warm than with NEW typing activities from Keyboarding Without Tears?
1 mins
Teaching Tips, Home Connection
4 Festive Holiday Learning Activities
1 mins
Teaching Tips, Ask the Experts
It’s December! You know what that means: holiday parties, hot cocoa, gift giving, and unruly classrooms. Yep, I said it! Unruly classrooms! Friends, it is that time of year when the honeymoon period is over, and you are seeing another side of your students. On top of that, you are tired—teacher-tired! You are so ready for winter break—if it ever decides to come!
6 mins
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 mins