by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 6, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
What do you get when you put foot and ball together? Football! This is an example of a compound word, and as your child continues to build their vocabulary, it’s essential to introduce them to compound words for kids. In this article, we’ll discuss how to form a...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 30, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Is your child showing an interest in learning their ABCs? Are you unsure of the best approach to help them become confident with the letters in the alphabet? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Learning the alphabet is an essential Core Skill, one of the 5 C’s that...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 27, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Kids don’t just go from chewing on books as babies to reading all at once. Between the two comes the stage of emergent literacy—an essential part of building Core Skills, one of the 5 C’s at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive in school and life....
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 23, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Syllables are building blocks for words. They make it easier for us to break down and decode unfamiliar terms. But did you know there are different syllable types? Each type has unique characteristics and provides valuable clues for reading and spelling. Understanding...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 17, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Even in this day and age when almost everything is electronic, your child will benefit from learning how to tell time by reading an analog clock. In this article, we’ll explain the importance of knowing how to tell time, walk through key vocabulary, and show you how...
