by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 2, 2017 | Content, Core Skills
Sheena P. has been a part of our Homer Ambassador group for a few months now, and has recently celebrated success with her son being crowned the ‘Sight Word King’ this summer. It’s not easy to get a budding reader excited about sight words, and she’s willingly shared...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 1, 2017 | Content, Core Skills
It might sound obvious, but a strong early start in reading and math is crucial for young children. Early math and literacy skills are highly predictive of later success in school and beyond. In fact, research shows that children who read for pleasure are more likely...
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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 11, 2017 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
Our very own Samantha Creighan, Homer’s Director of Children’s Research, has brought incredible insight to our team as we focus on building a child-centered learning product and brand. Not only is she a dedicated researcher with a PhD in cognition and learning, but...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 21, 2017 | Content, Core Skills
The days are getting longer. And with the absence of school comes freedom from our humdrum routines. Most of us greet the summer months with a mixture of relief (Ahh, no more lunches to pack at 6 a.m.) and anxiety (Will my daughter’s brain turn to mush?). We’ve all...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 13, 2017 | Content, Core Skills
It’s all about Dad this weekend. Why not encourage your child to create a unique, handmade tale he’ll never forget using your child’s imagination and storytelling ability? Have your child follow the instructions below creating a Dad-centered story. Materials: • 2 x...
