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...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 20, 2025 | Content, Core Skills
Children whose parents read them one book a day hear over 290,000 words by age five. Reading and exposure to words are critical for both language and cognitive growth. Looking at books with your child, even before they can communicate verbally, lays critical...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 18, 2025 | Core Skills
Addition and subtraction are two of the earliest math skills your child will learn and are crucial for learning more complex math concepts later. They’re not only taught in a classroom, though; you can find opportunities to strengthen these skills in everyday life....
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 16, 2025 | Things to Do
Group games give kids the opportunity to practice important social skills, like communication and cooperation. These types of games are part of communication and collaboration, two of the 6Cs at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive. We’ve curated 16...
