Staple pieces of paper together … More + Make Sand, Playdough and Soap Letters Here are some tactile ways to practice letter writing: In sand, have kids use their finger… More + ...

Writing by hand also improves memory and recall of words, laying down the foundations of literacy and learning. In adults, taking notes by hand during a lecture, instead of typing, can lead to ...

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A new understanding of the importance of Grade 1 is beginning to change writing education. If your child is missing important basic skills, talk with your child’s teacher to create a plan.

If children can’t master phonics, they are more likely to struggle to read. That’s why researchers say explicit, systematic instruction in phonics is important: Teachers must lead students step by ...

In his latest project, Ibram X. Kendi is on a mission to help the next generation know and understand the work of Malcolm X.