Learning Without Tears Launches Building Writers: Cornerstones to Enhance K-3 Writing Skills
Learning Without Tears Launches Innovative Writing Program
In a remarkable step to advance early literacy, Learning Without Tears, a pioneer in foundational education, has recently unveiled Building Writers: Cornerstones. This new program is specifically tailored to address a significant gap in writing proficiency among K-3 students—a gap that often stems from traditional teaching methods that overlook essential foundational skills.
The Launch of Building Writers: Cornerstones
On March 10, 2026, Learning Without Tears announced its latest educational initiative, Building Writers: Cornerstones, aimed at enhancing the writing abilities of young learners. Grounded in the proven sciences of reading and writing, this program offers targeted instruction in sentence structure and grammar, essential components for students' academic success.
Identifying the Writing Gap
Current data from Learning Without Tears and Hanover Research reveals a concerning trend: only 16% of educators feel that their students reach Grade 3 well-prepared for sentence writing and handwriting. Many core English Language Arts programs tend to emphasize