by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 7, 2023 | Character, Collaboration
Gobble up a little gratitude with these fun printables! Setup Time: Under 5 min Activity Time: 10-15 min Mess Level: Medium There’s a lot for kids to love about Thanksgiving, like cranberry sauce and a break from school and watching the parade on TV. But...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 2, 2023 | Character, Collaboration
One of our favorite ways to teach kids about gratitude is making a thankful pumpkin (sometimes called a gratitude pumpkin or a give thanks pumpkin). In a few minutes a day, you and your family can turn an iconic symbol of fall into a heartwarming reminder of the...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 30, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
The right activities can help kids develop the Core Skill of phonemic awareness, part of building the 5 C’s that help kids thrive in school and life. Since Core Skills support learning in other areas, giving kids a strong foundation in them helps set them up...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 30, 2023 | Creativity & Curiosity, Curiosity
Whether Mother Nature is creating flurries, rain, or just a bit of a chill on the other side of your windows, you can make a storm of your own—right at your kitchen table. Crafts and experiments are great for encouraging kids’ natural Curiosity, one of the 5 C’s...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 20, 2023 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
When the weather outside is cold or wet, it’s a great time to have fun indoors with a simple snowman craft for kids! Crafts help build Creativity, one of the 5 C’s at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive in school and life. The Short Cut...
