by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 25, 2023 | Critical Thinking
Does it sometimes feel like your child isn’t the greatest at following directions? Or the older they get, the more they want to do everything their way, regardless of the instructions given to them? Following directions may seem like a personality trait, but it’s...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 25, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
Letter sounds are one of the very first things your child will encounter when they begin to explore reading. Reading is a Core Skill, one of the 5 C’s at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive in school and life. When kids “crack the code” of reading,...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 16, 2023 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
Some people see creative play as a diversionary activity that children do to pass the time. However, creative play is crucial for child development because it helps kids learn essential skills like problem-solving, self-expression, and communication. Creativity is one...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 9, 2023 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
Most toddlers love to play games. Whether they’re stacking blocks, chasing you around, using dolls or stuffies to play pretend, or staging dress-up dance parties in the living room, they can seem like perpetual creativity machines! But even toddlers get bored (and so...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 30, 2023 | Character, Confidence
Many parents intuitively want their children to be confident. Confident kids can be themselves in public, feel comfortable advocating for themselves, and are willing to take creative risks they might otherwise avoid. For some children, confidence comes...
