by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 20, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
1st grade reading is only the beginning of your child’s lifelong journey toward becoming an enriched, excited reader! HOMER is here with the essential information you need to figure out how you can help your child succeed with their 1st grade reading adventures, as...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 1, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
Every day you watch your child get a little bit more capable and a little bit more interested in exploring reading. But you may find yourself wondering whether or not it’s the “right” time to begin working on reading readiness. We’re here to explain what reading...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 25, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
Reading to children is the single most important thing you can do to contribute to their future reading success. Reading aloud directly influences your child’s perception of how exciting and fulfilling books can be! By sharing the magic of reading with your child, you...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 9, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
What Is Shared Reading? Shared reading is a collaborative activity during which a child and a grown-up share the reading of a book in order to model strategies that proficient readers use. It can take different forms depending on the stage of reading, but as a general...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 27, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
Try out these number games for learning fun. Number Hunt: Challenge your child to find an item or a group of items. For example, ask them to find one teddy, two socks, and three balls. Start with one group of items at a time. Tip: Too tricky? Start by searching for...
