The Begin Approach
Discover the 6Cs at the heart of the Begin Approach: Collaboration, Communication, Content, Creativity & Curiosity, Critical Thinking, and Confidence.
The Begin Approach
Age 4
Discover how your 4-year-old is learning to solve problems, build friendships, and express big ideas—and get expert advice to guide their growth.
What Age Do Kids Start Counting? | Milestones & Tips
What Age Do Kids Start Counting? | Milestones & Tips
Kids learn the skills necessary for counting from six months old to five years old. Explore counting milestones and how to help your child reach them.
Reading Milestones by Age: Stages of Reading Development
Reading Milestones by Age: Stages of Reading Development
Kids reach different reading stages as they develop, from playing with books to sounding out simple words to connecting what they read to their life.
16 Fun and Easy Group Games for Kids at Home and in the Classroom
16 Fun and Easy Group Games for Kids at Home and in the Classroom
Group games help kids learn important social and emotional skills. We’ve collected 16 games to play with your child and their friends!
Number Recognition Games Your Preschooler Will Love
Number Recognition Games Your Preschooler Will Love
To gear your preschooler up for the wonderful world of math, you may want to explore number recognition games at home. Here are some of our favorites!
How to Build Confidence in Kids: 14 Expert Tips
How to Build Confidence in Kids: 14 Expert Tips
As parents, we want our kids to grow into confident adults. To help prepare them for the future, try these 14 tips on how to build confidence in kids.
At What Age Do Kids Learn Colors? | Milestones & Tips
At What Age Do Kids Learn Colors? | Milestones & Tips
Children start learning colors from the time they’re about 12 months old. Explore the different stages and how to encourage your child’s learning.
Super Sock Sort Activity + Certificate (Ages 2-5)
Super Sock Sort Activity + Certificate (Ages 2-5)
This sock sorting activity for kids builds early math skills like matching and counting—plus a printable certificate to celebrate!
Banana Bear Toast Recipe (Ages 3-5)
Banana Bear Toast Recipe (Ages 3-5)
Make snack time fun with the Banana Bear Toast Recipe—a no-cook activity for preschoolers that builds early math and kitchen skills.
Little Explorer’s Scavenger Hunt (Ages 2-5)
Little Explorer’s Scavenger Hunt (Ages 2-5)
Try this scavenger hunt for kids ages 2–5—perfect for exploring, learning new words, and building early thinking skills through play.
A Book About Me (Ages 3-6+)
A Book About Me (Ages 3-6+)
Celebrate your child’s growth with the About Me Printable Mini-book—perfect for reflection, self-expression, and end-of-year memories.
Roll Me a Story (Ages 3-6+)
Roll Me a Story (Ages 3-6+)
Build your child’s storytelling skills with a playful dice game that sparks creativity, imagination, and early writing confidence.