by Begin Learning Team | Mar 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Things our kids teach us… Every day, we learn as much from our children and they learn from us. Today, we’re starting a series of shared parent stories about moments in which the child becomes the teacher and the parent gains wisdom. Our first story comes from HOMER’s...
by Begin Learning Team | Feb 9, 2017 | Character
It’s February. Love is in the air. There are also a lot of spitballs flying in our national conversation. This Valentine’s Day, we could all use a dose of some good old-fashioned kindness. As moms (we’ve got six kiddos between us), and founders of HOMER, the digital...
by Begin Learning Team | Dec 11, 2016 | Core Skills
Nothing brightens up family time like music. Whether you’re mixing pancakes on a Saturday morning or winding down for bedtime, children will always delight in sharing music with their parents and loved ones. Music is a terrific teaching tool, too. According to...
by Begin Learning Team | Sep 29, 2016 | Core Skills
HOMER offers printables for children who are learning to read or who are working to build advanced knowledge. Our practice sheets are perfect for when screen time is over. We’ve compiled a list of the best printables to use for beginning readers. These sheets work...
by Begin Learning Team | Aug 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
What is kindergarten readiness and why is it so important? According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students enter kindergarten at different skills levels, which is natural given that children come from a variety of early childhood experiences,...
