Writing instruction in early education should be about more than letter formation and penmanship, argue researchers who found preschool teachers don't often encourage writing for communication ...

Letter recognition is more than singing the ABCs—it’s a blend of identifying shapes, names, sounds, and forming letters. These skills form the backbone of early literacy and must be taught ...

Alphabet learning sets the stage for reading success, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Research shows that playful, hands-on activities and meaningful print interactions help letters stick. Blending ...

With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many literacy experts have observed.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Staying connected is a big challenge facing teachers and students as they begin remote learning. A Woodlin Elementary kindergarten teacher decided to write letters to her students ...