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Just the Facts: Handwriting

You need better writers in your classroom, better test scores for your district, less remediation, and improved literacy skills. Simple, right?

 

This may be a surprise to you, but...Continue reading

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Six Back to School Tips for Success

It’s that time of year again! As you get swept away into the excitement (and madness) of the back to school season, we’re here to help make life easier for you with a few simple tips for...Continue reading

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Free Back to School Downloads Every Educator Needs

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...Continue reading

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Be a Good Citizen of the World…Wide Web

If you’re an elementary school teacher, you instruct children who have had technology at their fingertips since they born. These digital natives were born well into the information age and have a...Continue reading

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5 Summer-to-School Activities

As school bells starting ringing across the country, millions of children will be heading back to the classroom.

 

Looking for some quick inspiration for easy, fun activities that...Continue reading

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Handwriting Expert, Christina Bretz, Talks Handwriting with Today’s Modern Educator

Kids are on computers, and, yes, there is a lot of technology in the classroom today. There also is, however, a lot of paper and pencil work taking place every day in classrooms. Children have to...Continue reading

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Gear up for Back to School!

Summer is well underway, and I hope you’re feeling refreshed,...Continue reading

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Raising Responsible Digital Citizens

If you’re an elementary school teacher, you instruct a class of digital natives. Digital natives were born well into the Information Age and have a strong familiarity with technology. 

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A New Era of Professional Development

What we once perceived to be the future is now upon us. Many facets of society from technology to transportation are advancing in a new direction, and education is traveling right alongside them....Continue reading

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

 

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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