by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 11, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
Counting, numbers, shapes, and plenty of beans—there’s a lot to learn in pre-K math. In fact, although many parents pay a lot of attention (rightly!) to reading, math skills at kindergarten entry are the strongest predictor of later academic success. So Pre-K math...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 11, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
When your child starts preschool, they’ll also start formal reading instruction—perhaps for the first time! This is a fun, exciting moment for many families, and that’s great, because reading is a Core Skill, one of the 5 C’s at the heart of the Begin Approach to...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 11, 2023 | Critical Thinking
Here’s a riddle: I’m something preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students can do. I help kids develop self-control, working memory, flexible thinking, and other essential skills. I’m also really, really fun and don’t take long. What am I? The answer is...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 10, 2023 | Ask Dr. Jody
We’ve all heard about the “terrible twos,” so it’s little wonder that you’re asking about how to discipline a toddler. The days can be long—but trust me when I say that the year will be short. Although there are challenges at this stage, there are many incredibly...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 10, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
Pop quiz: What’s a better way to get a 3-year-old to learn, pop quizzes or playtime? If you guessed playtime, you’re right! Play-based learning activities for 3-year-olds help them develop the skills they need for school and life by tapping into their natural...
