by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 13, 2025 | Content, Core Skills
To work up to counting, adding, subtracting, and multiplying, your child will first master a universally helpful skill—number recognition! Core skills like math are part of the 6Cs at the heart of the Begin approach that helps kids thrive in school and life. Kids with...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 10, 2025 | Character, Confidence
Raising a confident child is important. Confident kids are more likely to try new things, take risks, and have a positive outlook on life. If you’re wondering how to build confidence in kids, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we share 14 strategies to help your...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 7, 2025 | Core Skills
We use color to describe the world around us all the time. When we talk about red roses or a pink-and-orange sunset, we take for granted that others will instantly form a mental picture of what we’re describing. So, at what age do kids learn colors? What milestones do...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 1, 2025 | Content, Core Skills
Imagining the scientific method for kids may conjure images of test tubes and bubbling liquids, but it lives beyond the walls of the science classroom, too. It’s a way to understand the world—getting curious, asking questions, solving problems, and finding out...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 28, 2025 | Character, Confidence
You know what they say: If at first you don’t succeed, then try, try again. Perseverance is an important lifelong skill, and teaching it to kids will help them confidently approach challenges with a growth mindset. In this article, we’ll explore what perseverance...
