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6 Ways to Help Preschool Students Build the Skills They’ll Need for Writing

When we think of teaching writing, it’s tempting to picture a child holding a pencil, forming letters, and stringing words together. But for preschool students, writing doesn’t start with a pencil. It ...
Language Magazine

Pre-K to K Activities to Enhance Fine Motor Skills

When children master tasks like holding a pencil or buttoning a shirt, they gain more than skills—they gain independence. These everyday moments are where confidence begins to grow. In our free ...
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Building Foundational Writing Skills in Early Childhood Classrooms

Writing is more than a classroom activity. It’s a critical part of how young children learn how to think, understand their feelings, and share their ideas. From the very first scribbles with crayons ...
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‘Where the magic begins:’ US ambassador attends start of DODEA’s universal pre-K in Japan

YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan – The U.S. ambassador to Japan appeared at Yokosuka Primary School on Wednesday to mark the first day of the Department of Defense Education Activity’s new universal ...