by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 14, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
If your child is just learning how to read, you may have heard or read about phonological awareness vs. phonemic awareness. In this article, we discuss phonological awareness vs. phonemic awareness and how it all applies to your child as they learn and grow. We also...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 7, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Your child came into the world ready to learn. In fact, their brain was developing way before they were even born! In their first five years of life, your child will gather information, process it, practice it, and refine it—over and over again. In early...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 30, 2024 | Character, Communication
Raising an emotionally sensitive child can be challenging. They feel things deeply and are more sensitive to their environment than other kids. They often express their emotions loudly and hold on to them for a long time. Sometimes it feels like you have two...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 21, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Watching your child learn on their own is an incredible experience. When they’re motivated, their energy, determination, and passion are impressive, and their potential seems limitless. But what motivates a child to learn? Early learning researchers have found...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 19, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Holistic skill development is about connections. Our kids don’t learn skills in isolation. We often learn important concepts, such as weather, while we’re learning to read books (in this case, a book about weather). Being proficient in one skill facilitates building...
