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Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning
Multisensory learning is essential for teaching Pre-K concepts such as letters, numbers, body awareness, building, and social-emotional skills. But, how do you capture the attention of your young learners while teaching them these important foundation skills? We have a solution for you: Mat Man® to the rescue!
2 min
Home Connection, In the News
Each year on September 17, we commemorate the signing of the US Constitution by 39 delegates on September 17, 1787. As we celebrate Constitution and Citizenship Day this year, we look back on its origins and its purpose.
1 minute
Ask the Experts, Teaching Tips
In just a few weeks, if not already, your classroom will be full of students eager to start a new school year. You will finally be able to put the lesson plans that you have been working so hard to finalize to use. Whether your lesson plans are completely solidified or still in need of a few embellishments, we have got you covered.
2 minutes
Multisensory Learning, Home Connection
Handwriting does not have to drain your teaching time. It takes only 15 minutes of practice a day for students to develop strong handwriting skills. Teachers can add flexibility to their handwriting instruction by choosing a mix of methods, tools, and materials that work best for their students.
4 minutes
Edtech, Home Connection, Ask the Experts
If you’re an elementary school teacher, you instruct children who have had technology at their fingertips since they born
1 minute
Teaching Tips, Readiness, Announcements
It’s that time of the year again—time to head back to school, but it’s also time to establish your students’ baseline by assessing their beginning-of-the-year skills.
3 minutes
Home Connection, In the News
What World Letter Writing Day Means for Students
5 minutes
Teaching Tips, Readiness
Before the bell rings, get the products and training you need for back to school success!
1 minute
Ask the Experts, Summer, Teaching Tips
5 Summer-to-School Activities
5 Summer-to-School Activities