by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 16, 2023 | Character, Communication
Teaching feelings can be a complicated business, especially for young children. But it’s also one of the most rewarding parts of watching your child grow up, make friends, and form deeper bonds with the people around them. Learning about feelings helps build...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 16, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
For preschoolers, learning the foundations of math is an essential Core Skill — part of the 5 C’s at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive in school and life. Kids with well-developed Core Skills do better academically as they get older, setting them...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 16, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
If you think all spelling games are rigid and boring, think again! At Begin, we’re all about building confident learners ready for school and life, and we know this can be done in fun and exciting ways! Spelling is a Core Skill, one of the 5 C’s at the heart of the...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 16, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
Believe it or not, at age 2 toddlers are already laying the foundation for their Core Skills — one of the 5 C’s that help kids thrive in school and life. Kids start recognizing the difference between something colorful and something black and white soon after birth,...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 16, 2023 | Content, Core Skills
Welcome to the terrific twos! Toddlers are bursting with energy and movement, and the age of 2 is a crucial time in their brain development. This is a wonderful opportunity to refocus their energy into fun learning activities for 2-year-olds. We know that as a parent...
