Literacy Timeline

  • 1564

    Discovery of a graphite deposit in England

    Discovery of a graphite deposit in England
  • Wood cased pencils began to be mass produced in Germany

    Wood cased pencils began to be mass produced in Germany
  • William Monroe from Massachusetts is credited with making one of the very first wood pencils in America

    William Monroe from Massachusetts is credited with making one of the very first wood pencils in America
  • Pencil companies started painting the pencils yellow and writing on them in New York and New Jersey

  • Ticonderoga pencils originated from the Dixon Ticonderoga Company also called The Joseph Dixon Crucible Company

    Ticonderoga pencils originated from the Dixon Ticonderoga Company also called The Joseph Dixon Crucible Company
  • Jean Piaget's theory includes 4 stages of cognitive development for early Childhood Education

    Jean Piaget's theory includes 4 stages of cognitive development for early Childhood Education
  • Maria Montessori thought that children learn best through the freedom of exploration and the ability to interact with the environment

    Maria Montessori thought that children learn best through the freedom of exploration and the ability to interact with the environment
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) makes sure that students with IEP services or other disability services receive adequate education that suits their needs

  • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced the No Child Left Behind Act from 2001 and ensured every child received the best possible education that is developmentally appropriate and suitable for their age