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Launching Get Set for School: Letters & Literacy

In an exciting move aimed at revolutionizing early education, Learning Without Tears has announced the launch of its newest program, Get Set for School®: Letters & Literacy™. This initiative is specifically designed for Pre-K and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students, focusing on nurturing essential literacy skills through interactive and enjoyable methods.

Scheduled to become available in June 2026, the program integrates advanced educational techniques grounded in the science of reading. By bridging academic concepts with physical activity, Letters & Literacy not only fosters phonological awareness and alphabet knowledge but also emphasizes the importance of fine motor development through engaging play and movement.

Addressing the Literacy Readiness Gap

Statistics reveal that nearly 40% of children arriving in kindergarten do not possess the necessary literacy skills required. Letters & Literacy aims to fill this significant gap. Recognizing that many young learners struggle with letter formation, associating sounds with symbols, and articulating their thoughts in writing, the new program positions itself perfectly as a solution to these fundamental issues.

Eric Olsen, CEO of Learning Without Tears, states, “Early literacy success is about much more than simply recognizing letters and sounds. Traditional approaches often neglect the essential role of play, movement, and creativity in learning. Our program is designed to incorporate these vital elements, offering children a dynamic learning experience.”

A Comprehensive Learning Framework

The Get Set for School: Letters & Literacy™ program encompasses a 36-week structured curriculum that is developmentally sequenced. This structure guides teachers in helping students progress from basic pre-writing skills to proficient letter formation. The program includes differentiated approaches to cater to various developmental levels, ensuring that each child receives the personalized attention they need to thrive.

Key Features Include:

1. Multisensory Learning: The curriculum employs tactile and movement-based activities such as music, manipulatives, and creative play to help students make connections between sounds and symbols. This engagement reinforces fine motor skills while keeping learning fun.
2. Seamless Implementation: With various resources including teacher guides, student materials, manipulatives, and digital tools, educators will find it easy to integrate this program into their existing lesson plans, adapting it to fit the unique needs of their classrooms.
3. Engagement and Enjoyment: By intertwining explicit instruction with joyful activities, Letters & Literacy aims to make the process of learning to read and write an exciting journey for young learners.

The end goal of this innovative educational tool is to set children on a path to becoming confident readers and writers, thus securing their long-term academic success.

About Learning Without Tears

With over 40 years of experience in early education, Learning Without Tears has been a steadfast leader in generating child-centered literacy resources. Their comprehensive programs, including the award-winning Handwriting Without Tears® and Get Set for School®, collectively support over 4 million children annually. The organization’s commitment to effective, research-driven content ensures that educators worldwide trust their materials as essential tools in fostering foundational literacy skills.

For more insights into Get Set for School: Letters & Literacy™ and how it may benefit your educational setting, please visit Learning Without Tears.