by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 26, 2022 | Content, Core Skills
You want your kids to be active listeners who understand what others are saying and follow directions well. To help them accomplish this goal, you can work on listening comprehension skills at home.Let’s look more closely at what listening comprehension is and explore...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 14, 2022 | Content, Core Skills
The world is full of many different shapes. In fact, every visual element around us, from trees to skyscrapers to cars to our kids’ wooden blocks, is made of shapes—often many of them put together! Before they can even speak, children notice these shapes, although...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 10, 2022 | Content, Core Skills
Do you remember when you first learned about syllables? Most people will answer “no” to this question, and that’s understandable — it was a very long time ago! Regardless of how long ago it was, understanding syllables has played a significant role in helping you read...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 5, 2022 | Content, Core Skills
When your child reads aloud, what does it sound like to you? Are they reading with expression, or are they saying everything in a monotone voice? Young readers often sound like a robot when they read. That’s because they’re busy trying to sound out the words on the...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 28, 2022 | Content, Core Skills
If you’re interested in some quick and fun ways to teach rhyming words for kids, you’re in the right place. And if you’re not sure how powerful rhyming can be, just think about the impact of Dr. Seuss’s books. Why does Dr. Seuss continue to dominate children’s...