by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 10, 2023 | Core Skills
Writing isn’t easy for young kids. On top of learning letters, sounds, and spelling, they also have to practice the physical task of making readable letters. It’s a lot of work—and kids want that work to feel exciting. Writing games to the rescue! Writing games...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 10, 2023 | Ask Dr. Jody
We’ve all heard about the “terrible twos,” so it’s little wonder that you’re asking about how to discipline a toddler. The days can be long—but trust me when I say that the year will be short. Although there are challenges at this stage, there are many incredibly...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 10, 2023 | Core Skills
Pop quiz: What’s a better way to get a 3-year-old to learn, pop quizzes or playtime? If you guessed playtime, you’re right! Play-based learning activities for 3-year-olds help them develop the skills they need for school and life by tapping into their natural...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 10, 2023 | 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 5 C’s at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive in school...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 7, 2023 | How It Begins
Ask almost any parent what they want most for their child and you’ll likely get some variation on the theme of their child growing up to be a happy, kind human. And, of course we also wish for health, some degree of success and achievement, and great friendships and...