by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 27, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Segmenting words is one of the critical skills children use to spell correctly and read fluently. For example, when a child encounters an unfamiliar word, their segmenting skills can help them figure out its spelling or how to pronounce it. In this article, we’ll...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 24, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Double consonant words can be difficult for kids to understand. As they’re learning, they’ll need a lot of practice to help them remember to add a second consonant when appropriate. For example, there’s only one letter difference in the words “stared” and...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 21, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Reading aloud truly is a tale as old as time. From parents and grandparents to teachers and librarians, people have read stories aloud for centuries. And for good reason—the benefits of reading aloud are endless. In this guide, we’ll explore this practice further,...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 15, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Learning to read is an important milestone in your child’s educational journey. But with so many different methods and approaches to teaching reading, where do you even begin? One popular method that has gained traction in recent years is called synthetic phonics. In...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 13, 2024 | Character, Content
Children notice everything, but they aren’t just watching for entertainment. They’re constantly observing and learning from the actions and behaviors of those around them. This is known as vicarious learning. A familiar quote helps explain the concept further: “Kids...
