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As you’re settling back into the classroom, take a few minutes to ensure your digital classroom is completely set up according to your needs. Then your students can immediately take advantage of Keyboarding Without Tears’ digital curriculum upon arrival.

The start of the year is difficult. But not with the Interactive Digital Teaching Tool (IDTT) from Handwriting Without Tears. You have enough to plan for—your digital teaching tool should lighten the load, not add to it.

Getting started with Set A of Phonics, Reading, and Me is easy when you know where to begin. Here are five essential tools and tips to launch your first letter-sound lessons with confidence and clarity.

Reading and writing aren’t just connected—they’re inseparable. They fuel each other like peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, or a great book and a cozy reading nook.

National Handwriting Day, celebrated annually on January 23rd, is a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of handwriting. Established by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA), this day highlights the cultural and historical significance of handwritten communication.  

Let’s explore strategies to set the stage for a successful school year and highlight how Learning Without Tears’ Readiness & Writing program can help make this transition seamless.