Welcome to Building Blocks for Pre-K–5
Enjoy weekly content rich with expert insights, teaching tips, and effective strategies curated to inform and empower educators
Blogs
Literacy
The idea of reading to children daily is deeply entrenched in American culture, even if the practice hasn’t completely taken hold.
5 mins
Literacy, Teaching Tips
My experiences, professional learning, and reflection, paired with ongoing reading of evolving scientific studies, taught me how to be a teacher of language.
6 mins
Literacy, Families, Home Connection
As families, infusing creative writing into our children's reading routines can spark a love for learning, boost creativity, and strengthen family bonds.
4 mins
Teaching Tips
Being student-centered means your needs as a learner are consistently reflected in my instruction. That takes time, intentionality, and knowledge of the sciences of reading and learning.
6 mins
Home Connection, Families
The journey into kindergarten reading is a pivotal expedition into literacy that lays the groundwork for lifelong learning and a deep love of literature.
5 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families, Teaching Tips
Experience the symphony of learning to read with our phonics-focused narrative, where every note sharpens skills for reading fluency and comprehension.
5 mins
Teaching Tips
Ever wondered what makes the heart of a K-3 classroom beat with such vibrant energy and boundless curiosity? At Learning Without Tears, we've discovered a powerful secret ingredient that can turn any learning environment into a hotbed of creativity and success.
4 mins
Literacy
Using grade-level texts to teach reading is our best shot at accelerating literacy. Yet many teachers were trained to use below-grade-level texts to instruct students who struggle.
5 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families
As we swap traditional pencils for modern digital styluses, the value of handwriting in education might seem a bit old-fashioned at first glance.
6 mins