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,...
by Begin Learning Team | Jul 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Can you believe your little one will be going back to school in just a few short weeks? We understand how some children may be feeling anxious to go back, so we’ve come up with a list of our favorite children’s books to help combat those back to school nerves!...