by Begin Learning Team | Jun 9, 2021 | Curiosity
This scavenger hunt gets kids outside while practicing following directions and building memory skills. Set Up Time: Under 5 min Activity Time: 20-30 min Mess Level: None Download the printable. Play Tips: This is a great scavenger hunt to bring along on a family...
by Begin Learning Team | May 20, 2021 | Core Skills
Your child has progressed from kindergarten to first grade. That’s exciting news! There is so much learning to come their way, especially from their first grade math class. Math skills and concepts build on each other from grade to grade, which is why children need to...
by Begin Learning Team | May 18, 2021 | Core Skills
It can be challenging to find the right activities for 5-year-olds. It was easier when they were younger, wasn’t it? All you needed to do was place a colorful, fluffy, or musical toy in front of them, and they would be completely fascinated by the object for a long...
by Begin Learning Team | May 4, 2021 | Core Skills
Print awareness is a component of reading and writing that we rarely think much about. Instead we tend to focus on the alphabet, spelling, or phonemes. But just as these concepts are essential for early literacy, so is print awareness. What Is Print Awareness? Print...
by Begin Learning Team | Apr 20, 2021 | Core Skills
Vocabulary can open up a world of communication (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) for children, and building a strong vocabulary can be fun and help kids learn about the world. The right vocabulary strategies can help. If you’re wondering where to start,...