by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Feb 20, 2020 | Character, Confidence
A HOMER member wrote in asking about how they could make pet ownership a positive experience for their kids. Keep reading to see what Peggy, HOMER’s Senior Director of Learning and Curriculum Design had to say! Question I have a new baby and a four-year-old. I want to...
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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Feb 18, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
February is Black History Month. It’s a time to remember the past and pay tribute to the heroes who paved the way for change. It’s also a great time to introduce your child to books that show a diverse cast of characters living life and telling their stories. Keep...
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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Feb 14, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
Roses are red, violets are blue. We love tongue twisters, we hope you do too! This Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share one of our great loves – tongue twisters! Keep reading to discover four funny valentine tongue twisters and our insights into how they can help...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jan 27, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
As a parent, you know that learning to read helps your child’s academic success. That’s not the only reason to encourage your child to read — reading is one of the great joys in anyone’s life. That, in and of itself, is a reason to encourage your child...
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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 19, 2019 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
When your child is young, handprint art can be great gifts for family members, and at this time of year, usually you are the ones making holiday cards for your friends and family. Why not combine the two to create a fun, inexpensive (and easy!) holiday card tradition...
