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Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning
Reading is just one component of literacy. In tandem with learning to how to read, children must also learn handwriting in order to become literate and successful communicators. Handwriting, like learning to read, is a foundation skill of literacy.
By LWT staff
1 minute
Teaching Tips, Edtech
For most of us, it’s hard to think of a time when we couldn’t fluently type on a keyboard or efficiently navigate the internet in an appropriate manner. But for many young children entering school today, these skills are not automatic and can be challenging to learn.
By LWT staff
1 minute
Home Connection, Summer, Teaching Tips
Summer is here! Now what? Between pool visits and backyard cookouts, make sure your kids continue to learn throughout the summer while having fun.
By LWT staff
3 minutes
What our friends say!, Summer, Teaching Tips
It’s summertime and the learnin’ is easy.
By LWT staff
4 minutes
In the News, Summer, Multisensory Learning
Summer is right around the corner and school is almost out. But, that’s not the best part!
By LWT staff
2 minutes
Teaching Tips
The school year is coming to a close and it’s time to evaluate all that your students have learned.  Although your time together is winding down, end-of year-assessments, also known as summative assessments, provide a way for you to positively impact your students for years to come. 
By Monet Stevens
2 minutes
Home Connection, Summer, Teaching Tips
Summer break is almost here and you can probably feel the excitement radiating from your students!
By LWT staff
4 minutes
Edtech
Summer’s almost here and your students probably already have one foot in the swimming pool! Before your last class lets out, make sure you wrap up your digital teaching efficiently. Winding down your tech classroom doesn’t need to be stressful.
By LWT staff
3 minutes
Teaching Tips, Announcements
Teacher Appreciation Day is May 8, but at Learning Without Tears, we’re celebrating all week long! We love and appreciate all of our educators, so we’re sharing some of our products and free materials that are designed to make teaching (and life!) easier for you.
By Celebrating Teachers!
2 minutes