by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 21, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Reading aloud truly is a tale as old as time. From parents and grandparents to teachers and librarians, people have read stories aloud for centuries. And for good reason—the benefits of reading aloud are endless. In this guide, we’ll explore this practice further,...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 15, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Learning to read is an important milestone in your child’s educational journey. But with so many different methods and approaches to teaching reading, where do you even begin? One popular method that has gained traction in recent years is called synthetic phonics. In...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 13, 2024 | Character, Content
Children notice everything, but they aren’t just watching for entertainment. They’re constantly observing and learning from the actions and behaviors of those around them. This is known as vicarious learning. A familiar quote helps explain the concept further: “Kids...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 10, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Third grade marks a big transition for lots of young readers. While previous instruction focused on learning to read, this year, your child will now be reading to learn. With this shift, you’ll notice that 3rd grade reading materials are slightly more complex. Expect...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 8, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
In 3rd grade math, students continue to build on the foundational math skills they learned in previous grades. Now that they can add and subtract, they’ll learn to multiply and divide. But that’s not all — there are plenty of other math skills and concepts to explore...
