by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 25, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
From scribbled stories to made-up words, a child’s first steps in writing are exciting! But it takes time to become a proficient speller. Your child will progress through five stages of spelling development, from being precommunicative through emergent “invented”...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 24, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
There’s so much to think of when your child is starting kindergarten. What are the school’s requirements? Is my child ready for kindergarten? Do they have the right skills? What will happen if they don’t? It’s a major moment, but it doesn’t have to be complicated, and...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 21, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
Is your child a reluctant reader? They don’t have to stay that way. There are many ways to get kids who don’t enjoy reading to lean into it, and our early learning experts are here to help. The Short Cut Reading is an essential Core Skill, one of the 6 C’s at the...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 21, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
You’ve probably heard that your preschooler will learn a lot in school. But what exactly does that mean? What will your child be learning this year? And how can you help reinforce the preschool curriculum at home? You’re in the right place to find out. The Short Cut...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 20, 2023 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
The sky’s the limit when your imagination builds a home! Boost creativity with this fun printable from Begin. What You’ll Need: This printable Crayons or colored pencils Creativity! Setup Time: Under 5 min Activity Time: 15-30 min Mess Level: Low...
