by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 2, 2020 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
Letting your little one help in the kitchen is not only fun but it’s also a great opportunity to get them engaged and curious about food (warning: it’s a little messy, too). Even if you have a picky eater on hand, getting them to play around with ingredients and see...
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...
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...
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...