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Teaching Tips
Educators know that every minute of class time is precious, especially for time spent on literacy. Yet sometimes, the conversation about how to make use of those limited minutes can feel overwhelming.
4 mins
Teaching Tips
In the current moment of ensuring our literacy practices are evidence-based, we can’t forget that children learn to read best when they’re having fun—when the experience is awesome.
6 mins
Teaching Tips
Students often lose the learning gains they’ve made over the school year while on summer break, studies show. The summer learning loss phenomena, unfortunately, can be one of the downfalls of a restful vacation.
5 mins
Teaching Tips
Poetry—with its economy of language and endless possibilities—injected joy and agency into the process of writing about reading.
4 mins
Literacy
In today's educational environment, the paraprofessional role, also known as a teacher's aide or assistant, cannot be overstated.
6 mins
Teaching Tips
Read-alouds are like Triple Crown winners. In a few short minutes, they affirm student identities, nourish the class community, and nudge along a wide range of academic skills.
6 mins
Occupational Therapy
Join us for Ask an OT, a series dedicated to answering burning questions from educators, parents, and OTs like yours!
5 mins
Occupational Therapy
This week, we’re addressing how to build appropriate pencil pressure, teach cursive to children who haven’t yet mastered print, and effective ways to build hand strength.
4 mins
Occupational Therapy
Address proper grip for three-year olds, tactile tricks to help frustrated students enjoy writing, and how to adapt instruction to meet the needs of left-handed writers!
5 mins