by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Feb 22, 2025 | Content, Core Skills
Learning to read is one of the most exciting milestones your child will achieve. But it doesn’t happen overnight. There are a number of learning steps they must take on their path to literacy. One of the foundations of reading is a skill called phonemic awareness. In...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Feb 14, 2025 | How It Begins
As a good parent, you’re looking for all the tools and tricks to help your child learn to read. In your quest, you stumble upon something called “sight words” and wonder What are sight words? And will they help my child improve their reading skills? In this article,...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jan 8, 2025 | Things to Do
Getting ready for school is made up of lots of tasks that need to be done in a short amount of time. But with some preparation and simple strategies, you can calmly and efficiently move through the morning. In this article, we’ll share 17 tips to help you get...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jan 4, 2025 | Creativity & Curiosity, Curiosity
“Why does that happen?” Kids are naturally curious, ready to explore the world and make the unknown known. Science activities for preschoolers are a great way to stoke that Curiosity, one of the 6Cs at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive in school...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 30, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Helping your child develop number sense might seem like an intimidating task, but as you’ll soon discover, they may already be comfortable with some of these mathematical concepts. For example, if your child has ever asked for more candy or a bigger slice of pizza,...
