As with any new skill that you set out to learn, you first need a foundation to get started.

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 your children are ready for the next step and equipped with the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.

The holidays are winding down and the new year is starting up!  For teachers, that means the second half of the school year

They say a child’s work is play, but in school, a child’s work requires them to write…and to write, you need a good pencil grip. A good pencil grip allows for precise and controlled movements of the pencil for handwriting and facilitates more efficient use of the hands and fingers. Most children that struggle with pencil grip complain of pain and have difficulty writing neatly. Learning the right way to hold a pencil is an important skill for children.

Happy winter solstice! Winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. And, what better way is there to keep your students’ fingers warm than with NEW typing activities from Keyboarding Without Tears?

Superhero Teacher Stories

4 Festive Holiday Learning Activities

It’s December! You know what that means: holiday parties, hot cocoa, gift giving, and unruly classrooms. Yep, I said it! Unruly classrooms! Friends, it is that time of year when the honeymoon period is over, and you are seeing another side of your students. On top of that, you are tired—teacher-tired! You are so ready for winter break—if it ever decides to come!

Welcome to our new blog series about our loveable classroom characters! In the coming months, we’ll be introducing the multisensory characters featured in the Get Set for School, Handwriting Without Tears, and Keyboarding Without Tears curricula.

Even if your students are still learning to form letters, there are still ways to participate! Check out these tips on how to celebrate National Letter Writing Day with Pre-K and kindergarten students.