by Begin Learning Team | Jun 9, 2020 | Character
The death of George Floyd, one of too many black lives lost to violence and systemic racism, is having a profound impact on this nation and the world. As a mom and a child development expert, some of my many questions not surprisingly involve children: How...
by Begin Learning Team | Jun 7, 2020 | Curiosity
Explore these facts with your child with bug-focused Stories in the HOMER App. For kids that are curious about specific types of bugs, head to the library to learn even more! Did you know that ladybugs can be red OR blue? Did you know that ladybugs have sticky legs so...
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by Begin Learning Team | May 27, 2020 | Core Skills
The screen time conversation is at a turning point. Since stay-at-home orders have been in place, parents, caregivers, and experts have been re-evaluating their position on how kids use digital media. Dr. Jody sat down with Common Sense Media’s New York Director,...
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by Begin Learning Team | May 19, 2020 | Core Skills
And the skill of the week is… Memory! For this skill adventure, we’re working on memory! Memory is a crucial building block of early learning because it helps our brains store information. Working on your child’s memory will also help cultivate their...
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by Begin Learning Team | May 5, 2020 | Core Skills
And the skill is… Letter Play! For this Skill Adventure, we’re working on the sights and sounds that make up letter play! Identifying letters by name and, even more essential, matching a sound to each letter are two crucial early steps on the road to reading....
