by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 15, 2025 | Confidence
Independent reading is when children read on their own. Encouraging independent reading at any age helps young children grow into confident, capable readers. This guide will walk you through what independent reading looks like for early learners, why it matters, and...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 7, 2025 | Content, Core Skills
The moment a child starts reading is special. Parents are often in awe of how well their little learner can sound out words. But how does phonological awareness come into play when it comes to developing this new skill? Most people are often surprised to discover that...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 3, 2025 | Core Skills
Your child has mastered their counting, addition, and subtraction skills, and you’re wondering what’s next. When do kids learn multiplication and division? Is your child ready for the next step in mathematics? In this article, we’ll tell you what multiplication and...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 30, 2025 | How It Begins
As parents, we want what’s best for our kids’ learning and development. But children are still struggling with learning loss and plunging test scores in the aftermath of the pandemic. And the world is changing so fast, it’s hard to know what skills kids will need...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 25, 2025 | Core Skills
Counting is one of the first math skills children learn, and mastering it lays the foundation for concepts they’ll be introduced to later. But at what age do kids start counting? In this article, we share the specific milestones to look for as your child learns...