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Early learning, made print-and-go
Ideas you can use before the kettle boils — phonics, handwriting, early math and kindergarten readiness for ages 3–7.
Kindergarten Readiness
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Top 7 Kindergarten Readiness Math Skills Every Parent Should Know
Not sure if your child is ready for kindergarten maths? Run this seven-point check in ten minutes at the kitchen table.
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Fine Motor Skills
Pre-K – Kindergarten
How to Teach Handwriting & Pre-Writing Lines Without Tears
Handwriting meltdowns are almost always a strength problem, not an attitude problem. Here's the order that works.
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Kindergarten Readiness
Kindergarten
Visual Food Math: Teaching Kindergarten Addition with Object Counting
Before symbols make sense, children need to see the maths. Here's how to use food, objects and picture addition to teach sums that stick.
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1st Grade Math
Pre-K – 1st Grade
Missing Numbers 1–20: 5 Engaging Activities to Master Number Sequences
Number sequencing clicks fastest when kids see, say and write the pattern. Here are five low-prep activities for missing numbers 1–20.
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