by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 26, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
What’s the most effective way to start teaching verbs to kids? If you’ve been asking yourself this question, you’ve come to the right place! Learning about verbs is part of developing Core Skills, one of the 5 C’s at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 18, 2023 | Character, Collaboration
One of the most visible—and inspiring—milestones you’ll see in your child’s development is the beginning of cooperative play. Within just a few years, the newborn kicking and flailing on their back (yes, it’s a form of early play!) is sharing, communicating, taking...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 18, 2023 | Character, Confidence
Getting toddlers to eat at mealtime can be difficult. Developmentally, they’re learning to assert themselves, which means saying “no” a lot—including to food! Sometimes they refuse to eat a dish they usually love. Sometimes they won’t eat dinner but want snacks. And...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 7, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
When you sit down to read a book, you want to enjoy the story in front of you. You don’t want it to be so frustrating you can barely get through it. The same is true for your child. That’s why uncovering your child’s reading level is an important step in fostering...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 1, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
When a child finally learns how to construct their own simple sentences, it’s a really special moment for kids (and parents!). Word combinations such as “knee sore” turn into “Mommy, my knee is sore.” Or “now juice” develops into “Can I have some juice?” These moments...
