by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 23, 2023 | How It Begins
Three-year-olds are fascinating. They’re still our babies in so many ways, and yet they are exerting their independence already. Some are even starting formal education in preschools. Their brains are growing rapidly, and while there is still a lot they don’t know or...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 23, 2023 | How It Begins
Two-year-olds are in an incredibly rapid time of change and development. Their brains are growing fast, and almost everything they see, hear, smell, taste, and touch is new for them, meaning new neural connections are being formed at astonishing rates. At Begin,...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 22, 2023 | Collaboration
Teaching your kids about friendship is an important part of every child’s life, but being a good friend isn’t a skill that’s developed overnight—it’s something that takes time and practice. Learning to be a good friend is an important part of building confidence and...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 22, 2023 | Content
Learning shapes isn’t just about teaching your child to draw a circle or square. For toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, recognizing shapes is an important Core Skill, one of the 6Cs at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive in school and...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 19, 2023 | Character, Collaboration
When we think of kindness, we often think of being friendly, generous, and even considerate—and those attributes are important! However, beyond surface-level politeness lies something deeper than just being “nice.” Looking for kindness activities to do with...
