by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 13, 2023 | Things to Do
Having fun doesn’t have to cost tons of money, especially in the Valley. Looking for ways to cut costs while still offering your kids a chance to experience fun, free and educational activities throughout their city? We’ve got you covered. Phoenix has no shortage of...
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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 27, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
When you teach letter recognition to kids, you help them take one of the key first steps in learning to read. Eventually they’ll sound out words, blend syllables together, and master other early reading foundations. But first, they’ll need to learn the alphabet....
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 26, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
What’s the most effective way to start teaching verbs to kids? If you’ve been asking yourself this question, you’ve come to the right place! Learning about verbs is part of developing Core Skills, one of the 5 C’s at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 18, 2023 | Character, Collaboration
One of the most visible—and inspiring—milestones you’ll see in your child’s development is the beginning of cooperative play. Within just a few years, the newborn kicking and flailing on their back (yes, it’s a form of early play!) is sharing, communicating, taking...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 18, 2023 | Character, Confidence
Getting toddlers to eat at mealtime can be difficult. Developmentally, they’re learning to assert themselves, which means saying “no” a lot—including to food! Sometimes they refuse to eat a dish they usually love. Sometimes they won’t eat dinner but want snacks. And...
