by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 28, 2024 | Character, Communication
Teaching children about their feelings can be challenging. That’s because feelings themselves are complicated. Although emotions for kids can be an abstract concept, understanding emotions is an essential part of growth and development. In this article, we’ll dive...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 25, 2024 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity, Monthly Featured Activities
You’ll know from browsing Begin’s products that we — along with many parents and educators — love hands-on learning. Hands-on learning is all about learning through doing and, in this article, we’ll dive into why this approach is so beneficial for...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 21, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
What Is Reading Comprehension? Once your child learns to read, an essential next step is to make sure they understand what they’re reading. This is known as reading comprehension, a crucial skill for building a lifelong love of reading. We don’t want them to...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 17, 2024 | Character, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking
What is social-emotional learning, or “SEL” for short? We’re glad you asked. It’s the foundation for a happy, successful life! Empathy, self-reflection, impulse control, and conflict resolution — those are just a few of the skills kids develop through SEL. Working on...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 14, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Kids learn best through play. It’s how they discover the world around them and develop their cognitive, social, and physical skills. Sensory play is a type of play that encourages children to use all of their senses to interact with different materials and...
