by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 27, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
Print out this sheet to help! What You Need: Optional: this printable Crayons: blue, yellow, orange, green, purple You can also choose different color crayons to match the objects in your home. Five objects that match each color in/around the home Pro-tip for Fine...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 20, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
Letter-sound correspondence means exactly what the words say: It is the understanding that every letter corresponds to a specific sound or set of specific sounds. Having a good grasp of letter-sound correspondence is crucial to learning to read. Think back to when you...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 19, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
What Are Pre-Reading Strategies? Pre-reading strategies are learning approaches designed to help give your child structure, guidance, and background knowledge before they begin exploring a new text. These strategies target your child’s reading comprehension...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 20, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
Reading aloud to your child can benefit them in many ways and is especially important for establishing a strong foundation for their learning journey. But how exactly does it help? We’re here to explain why reading aloud with your child on a daily basis is so...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 9, 2020 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
What you need: This story map (you may want to print multiple copies) Crayons or pencils Toys (stuffed animals are great for this!) How to play: Help your child create a narrative with this story map; print multiple copies to create a whole series! Tips for Playing:...