LWTears Blog

Direct Instruction Vs. Play-Based Learning: Which Is Better?

Megan Parker January 6, 2020 0

To play or not to play? That seems to be the perennial question in early education—and one that has been a hot button issue in recent news. As mounting evidence suggests that children do better in...Continue reading

Multisensory Learning, Readiness

Character Spotlight: Meet Squawker!

Megan Parker January 5, 2020 0

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 Oral...Continue reading

Edtech

Keyboarding: The Foundation for Digital & Coding Success

Kathryn Fox January 3, 2020 0

As with any new skill that you set out to learn, you first need a foundation to get started. If you wanted to learn how to create and edit your own videos, you’d need to be skilled in using a...Continue reading

Teaching Tips, Readiness

Countdown to Kindergarten! 4 New Year's Resolutions for Your Pre-K Classroom

Monet Stevens January 1, 2020 0

The countdown to kindergarten has begun!

Mid-year is here and for Pre-K teachers that means time with your little learners is winding down. The next few months are all about making sure...Continue reading