Many students in Jessica Everett’s kindergarten class don’t yet know how to hold a pencil, The 74 reports.
It’s one of those foundational skills of literacy — like turning pages, following the left-to-right direction of sentences — that many forget they once had to learn. It’s a starting point, and from there, Everett will dive into phonics: teaching the sounds associated with every letter, writing them down, practicing sight-reading and putting words together.
Latest posts by eSchool Media Contributors (see all)
- 5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom - January 10, 2025
- Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025 - January 10, 2025
- 3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools - January 9, 2025