Getting Started With Learning Without Tears

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New to Learning Without Tears? Welcome!

We're glad you're here. These resources will help you get started with our online learning solutions. Select any of our programs to learn more.

Keyboarding (K-5)

Keyboarding Without Tears is a K–5 keyboarding program that builds computer readiness, technique, online test prep skills, and digital citizenship while building typing speed and fluency. Its patented, proven approach to learning prepares students for digital communication skills. Want to try the program? We have sample lessons available here.

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Are you a parent, home educator, occupational therapist or someone who has purchased less than 50 licenses? please see our attached instructions on how to set up your licenses

Getting Started Video: Using Plus Live Insights

FIRST: Purchase a License

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*our free license offer has ended, for more information visit this page.

NEXT: Activate your licenses.

Go to pli.lwtears.com to activate them. Check your email for the activation code.

Are you a parent, home educator, occupational therapist or someone who has purchased less than 50 licenses? please see our attached instructions on how to set up your licenses

THEN: Monitor your child's progress.

Use +Live Insights to set up student access and track their growth.

Getting Started Video: Using Plus Live Insights

Getting Started with Keyboarding Without Tears - Part 1 - Setting Up Your Account

Follow the step-by-step instructions in this video to set-up your Keyboarding Without Tears account.

Getting Started with Keyboarding Without Tears - Part II - Best Practices

See some best practices for using Keyboarding Without Tears, with helpful interface tips and guidance.

Getting Started with Keyboarding Without Tears - Part III - Your Dashboard

We introduce you to +Live Insights—your digital dashboard that gives you access to support tools, settings and more.

Keyboarding Without Tears - Getting Started Guide

This guide is intended for users who have recently started with a Keyboarding Without Tears license. Once you’ve received your activation email, follow the steps in this guide to set up your student account(s).

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Keyboarding Without Tears – Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about our award-winning K—5 typing program Keyboarding Without Tears

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Letter for Families from Learning Without Tears

Here's an easy guide to getting started with our distance learning with some tips for using our interactive teaching tools.

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Handwriting (K-5)

Children who master handwriting, are better more creative writers. Support your child's handwriting development with printable at home packets and free access to our online tool.

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FIRST: Create a free online account

Use the Interactive Digital Teaching Tool at no cost for free.

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NEXT: Review our support resources.

Explore our free support resources to learn more about how to use our Handwriting resources at home.

THEN: Encourage hands-on practice.

Print an at-home learning packet to help children practice writing and handwriting in either English or Spanish.

Want more handwriting practice?

Explore our activity books, student editions, journals, and paper in our online shop.

Early Learning (Pre-K)

Help your child prepare for kindergarten with free resources from our Pre-K curriculum, Get Set for School. Download an at-home learning packet. You can also access our digital learning apps for free.

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FIRST: Create a free online account

Use the Pre-K Interactive Teaching Tool at no cost for free.

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NEXT: Review our support resources.

Explore our free Videos and More Info to learn more about how to use our Pre-K resources at home.

THEN: Encourage hands-on practice.

Use the suggested activities in the Interactive Teaching Tool, including songs and other interactive materials.

Looking for more hands-on learning resources?

Explore our activity books, chalkboards, wood pieces, and more early learning tools in our online shop.

Using the Pre-K Interactive Teaching Tool (PreKITT) at Home for Families

Access activity books, lessons, demonstrations of letter and number formations, music, videos, stories, and more.

Distance Learning with the Pre-K Interactive Teaching Tool

Started the Trial? Here's an easy guide to getting started with some tips for using this interactive teaching tool.

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Pre-K Interactive Teaching Tool Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the successful implementation of the Pre-K Interactive Teaching Tool for distance learning.

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Pre-K Interactive Teaching Tool System Requirements

Here are system requirements for using the Handwriting Interactive Teaching Tool.

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Need Help? Contact Us

Have a question about our products or your order?

Email customer service or call us Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. EST - Toll Free: 888-983-8409

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**Must be a new Keyboarding Without Tears customer to qualify for this offer. Keyboarding Without Tears licenses are to be used March 15–July 31, 2020. All licenses will expire on July 31, 2020.