by Begin Learning Team | May 24, 2023 | Core Skills
Learning to read doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s a hard skill to develop, and that can lead some kids to avoid it. There are plenty of simple things you can do to help your child learn to read—but first and foremost, we want to help your child think of reading as...
by Begin Learning Team | May 24, 2023 | Core Skills
Whether you have a newborn or a story-loving toddler at home, it’s a question that’s likely crossed your mind: When do kids learn to read? The answer is that it doesn’t happen all at once. Long before kids become fluent readers, they start building pre-reading...
by Begin Learning Team | May 23, 2023 | Core Skills
Writing unlocks a whole new world for kids—suddenly they’re leaving notes for you, creating storybooks about adventures with friends, and feeling like a grown-up as they sign their name on a library or birthday card. It’s also an essential Core Skill, one of the 5 C’s...
by Begin Learning Team | May 23, 2023 | How It Begins
Five-year-olds typically go through some big changes, which can result in some big feelings. They’re in an incredibly rapid time of change and development, and many are gearing up for major milestones such as attending kindergarten (or adapting to a different...
by Begin Learning Team | May 23, 2023 | How It Begins
Four-year-olds are busy! They’re in an incredibly rapid time of change and development, and many are gearing up for big developmental milestones such as attending preschool or pre-K for the first time. They are increasingly able to communicate their feelings, regulate...