by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 11, 2018 | Character, Collaboration, Confidence, Critical Thinking
As a child development expert, I fully appreciate how school — whether attending for the first time ever, starting at a new school, or returning to school after an exciting summer break— is a big step for a child’s social and emotional development. I can...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 6, 2018 | Content, Core Skills
Written by Peggy Kaye, HOMER’s Chief Curriculum Officer Featured in KIDBOX’s The Scribble Newspaper All too often, homework turns peaceful evenings into fighting matches between parents and kids. What can be done to stop the arguments? Here are a few ideas from our...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Feb 27, 2018 | Content, Core Skills
As March begins, teachers and parents across the country are bracing for another season of test prep in their public schools. Even kindergarten teachers feel pressure to show gains on early literacy assessments that prove their students are making progress on critical...
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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 6, 2017 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
It’s feeling a bit magical out there. Just walk alongside your child while he’s spotting the lights twinkling off each tree and dreaming up the special gifts he’s making for Mimi and PapPap this year. Why not block out some time to help his gift come to life and...
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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 15, 2017 | Content, Core Skills
The long weekend is upon us and families around the country are packing up — with a lot of excitement and just a little, well, anxiety. After all, traveling with kids can be as exhausting as it is exhilarating. “Are we there yet? More snacks please? Potty break!!” For...
