by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 28, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
You want your child to grow into a confident, capable reader and writer. As they grow and learn, they’ll likely explore something called invented spelling. In this guide, we’ll explain what invented spelling is and give you some examples. We’ll also explore the...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 24, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
As your child begins their reading journey, they’ll learn to recognize common words known as sight words. These words will become automatic with practice, helping them build their fluency. In this article, we’ll list 1st-grade sight words and give tips for helping...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 22, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Writing isn’t easy for young kids. On top of learning letters, sounds, and spelling, they also have to practice the physical task of making readable letters. It’s a lot of work—and kids want that work to feel exciting. Writing games to the rescue! Writing games...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 18, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
When you read a book, or a grocery list, or a blog post like this one, you’re looking at words on a page (or screen) and translating them into speech. This is decoding in reading. It’s an unconscious process. You probably aren’t thinking, “I see ‘When’ at the...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 11, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
You want your child to succeed in math, but with so many mathematical concepts, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Two foundational skills you can practice at home are composing and decomposing numbers. These terms may sound complex, but don’t worry—we’re...
