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Language & Literacy
ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Boost Phonemic Awareness with 8 Easy and Engaging Activities
19 Fun, Free Phonemic Awareness Activities to Try at Home!
19 Fun, Free Phonemic Awareness Activities to Try at Home!

Explore 19 fun phonemic awareness activities that help kids improve their reading skills!

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
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What Are Phonograms: A Helpful Guide & List for Parents
What Are Phonograms: A Helpful Guide & List for Parents

Phonograms are letters or combinations of letters that make a sound. Find out why they matter and which are most common!

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
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5 Simple Activities for Teaching Letter Recognition [How & Why]
5 Simple Activities for Teaching Letter Recognition [How & Why]

Teaching letter recognition to kids gets them ready to learn to read. Find out how and why with our experts.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
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Exploring Verbs for Kids: A Fun Guide and Comprehensive List
Exploring Verbs for Kids: A Fun Guide and Comprehensive List

Verbs help kids describe what's happening. Find out why they're essential for learning with our experts!

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
How to Determine Your Child's Reading Level - Choose the Books
6 Steps to Determine the Right Reading Level for Your Child
6 Steps to Determine the Right Reading Level for Your Child

Reading levels measure reading ability and help you choose the right books. Find out how to determine your child’s reading level with Begin!

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
How to Make the Most of Simple Sentences for Kids
How to Make the Most of Simple Sentences for Kids
How to Make the Most of Simple Sentences for Kids

Simple sentences are a sign that kids are developing essential Core Skills. Find out how to encourage them!

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
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Preschool Reading: The Quick Guide for Parents
Preschool Reading: The Quick Guide for Parents

When your child starts preschool, they’ll also start formal reading instruction. Find out what they’ll learn and how to help with Begin’s learning experts.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Woman teaches child to read
The Stages of Spelling Development: A Guide for Parents
The Stages of Spelling Development: A Guide for Parents

Kids move through five stages of spelling development as they learn. Find out what they are and how to help with the early learning experts at Begin.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Essential kindergarten skills - Readiness for New Beginnings
7 Essential Kindergarten Skills: A Readiness Checklist
7 Essential Kindergarten Skills: A Readiness Checklist

Kindergarten readiness helps give your child their best start in school. Check out this kindergarten skills checklist from Begin’s experts.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
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5 Tips to Motivate Your Reluctant Reader
5 Tips to Motivate Your Reluctant Reader

Reluctant readers don’t have to stay that way. Help them fall in love with reading again with the early learning experts at Begin.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Table prepared for preschool activities with play dough and large wooden letters in trays
Preschool Curriculum: What Your Child Will Learn in School
Preschool Curriculum: What Your Child Will Learn in School

Preschoolers learn many different skills, from conflict resolution to letter recognition. Find out what’s in a preschool curriculum from the experts at Begin.

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Ask Dr. JodyDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Blog header: 2-year-old playing with magnetic letters and head shot of Dr. Jody LeVos from Begin. Text reading Ask Dr. Jody.
Should My 2-Year-Old Know Her Letters and Numbers Yet?
Should My 2-Year-Old Know Her Letters and Numbers Yet?

2-year-olds may start to learn some letters and numbers, but don’t worry if they don’t know them yet. Find out why with our Chief Learning Officer, Dr. Jody.

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