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What Is Number Sense, and Why Is It Important?

Number sense is a foundational math skill evident in every state’s academic standards. What exactly is number sense, why does it matter, and how can we help students develop it?

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Student at desk practices handwriting in Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Student Edition

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Why Is Handwriting Instruction Valuable?

Handwriting is more than just the act of putting pencil to paper. It’s a powerful tool for building essential literacy skills.

Student completing vocabulary page of Spelling Connections lesson with a spelling quest visible on nearby tablet

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Spelling Counts—and the Spelling Words You Use to Teach It Matter

Spelling is a key foundational skill that supports all the reading, writing, and thinking students build upon for the rest of their lives.

Teacher assists student with word study using Superkids Foundational Skills Kit materials

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North East Independent School District Case Study: Superkids Delivers Foundational Skills

Texas district adopted The Superkids Foundational Skills Kit to address gap in core literacy program and meet state requirements for science-based reading instruction.