by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 19, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
What Are Pre-Reading Strategies? Pre-reading strategies are learning approaches designed to help give your child structure, guidance, and background knowledge before they begin exploring a new text. These strategies target your child’s reading comprehension...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 20, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
Reading aloud to your child can benefit them in many ways and is especially important for establishing a strong foundation for their learning journey. But how exactly does it help? We’re here to explain why reading aloud with your child on a daily basis is so...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 9, 2020 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
What you need: This story map (you may want to print multiple copies) Crayons or pencils Toys (stuffed animals are great for this!) How to play: Help your child create a narrative with this story map; print multiple copies to create a whole series! Tips for Playing:...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 9, 2020 | Creativity & Curiosity, Curiosity
Log field notes to track your seed’s growth. Set Up Time: Under 5 min Activity Time: 10-15 min. Mess Level: Medium What you need: This field notes template (you may want to print multiple copies) Crayons or pencils A large jar, ideally glass or see-through plastic...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 26, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
Join Begin’s Dr. Jody LeVos and Lalo co-founder as they discuss ways to set up a space in your home for optimal focus, fun, and learning! You can find all the printables that Dr. Jody mentions in the video right here!