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High Five! The Top 5 Ways to Incorporate Hands-on Learning in Your K–5 Classroom

Megan Parker November 14, 2017 0

Multisensory learning doesn’t need to end after Pre-K. Hands-on learning is a valuable teaching tool long after preschool. In fact, A ...Continue reading

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Lowercase Letters in Pre-K? Founder, Jan Z. Olsen, answers your questions!

Jan Olsen - OTR November 14, 2017 0

Q: Should I teach lowercase letters in Pre-K?
A: Yes—but only if your Pre-K children are ready. Make sure children know all of their capitals first...Continue reading

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The Importance of Play-Based Learning in Preschool

Megan Parker November 14, 2017 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...Continue reading

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Celebrate Thanksgiving and Practice Handwriting

Kathryn Fox November 14, 2017 0

There is something to be said about opening a crisp envelope with a delightful card and a thoughtful, handwritten thank you note inside. In an increasingly digital age, handwritten cards and notes...Continue reading