by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jan 7, 2026 | Creativity
Rhyming words for kindergartners are much more than just fun to say. They are a fundamental building block for early literacy. Understanding rhyme is an essential skill that acts as a powerful predictor of future reading and writing success. This guide will explore...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jan 3, 2026 | Things to Do
Team-building can happen in any situation where kids, or kids and grown-ups, are gathered together for a common purpose. Teaching kids how to work together and be valuable members of a group will help them develop skills they’ll use throughout their lives. In this...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 12, 2025 | Character, Collaboration
Showing kindness means focusing your attention on another person, recognizing what they are feeling and what they need, and then offering them something. It’s giving your sister the last cookie in the jar. It’s playing a game because it’s your friend’s favorite. It’s...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 8, 2025 | Character, Collaboration
Responsibility is about making good choices and taking care of yourself, others around you, and the world we all live in. Acknowledging your actions and their consequences is important, too. But responsibility isn’t necessarily intuitive; it needs to be taught. Start...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 4, 2025 | Content, Core Skills
Kids learn best through play. It’s how they discover the world around them and develop their cognitive, social, and physical skills. Sensory play is a type of play that encourages children to use all of their senses to interact with different materials and...
