by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jan 16, 2025 | Content, Core Skills
Teaching vowels to kids—especially long and short vowel sounds—can be tough. But understanding vowels helps us learn to read and spell—essential core skills included in the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive in school and life. Kids with strong Core Skills do...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jan 12, 2025 | Content, Core Skills
At Begin, we believe in giving children a solid math foundation. Why is this important? Well, without developing essential early math skills, it’s challenging for a child to grasp more complex mathematical problems as they get older. That may seem like a lot of...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jan 8, 2025 | Things to Do
Getting ready for school is made up of lots of tasks that need to be done in a short amount of time. But with some preparation and simple strategies, you can calmly and efficiently move through the morning. In this article, we’ll share 17 tips to help you get...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jan 4, 2025 | Creativity & Curiosity, Curiosity
“Why does that happen?” Kids are naturally curious, ready to explore the world and make the unknown known. Science activities for preschoolers are a great way to stoke that Curiosity, one of the 6Cs at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive in school...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 30, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Helping your child develop number sense might seem like an intimidating task, but as you’ll soon discover, they may already be comfortable with some of these mathematical concepts. For example, if your child has ever asked for more candy or a bigger slice of pizza,...
