by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 13, 2024 | Character
Children notice everything, but they aren’t just watching for entertainment. They’re constantly observing and learning from the actions and behaviors of those around them. This is known as vicarious learning. A familiar quote helps explain the concept further: “Kids...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 10, 2024 | Core Skills
Third grade marks a big transition for lots of young readers. While previous instruction focused on learning to read, this year, your child will now be reading to learn. With this shift, you’ll notice that 3rd grade reading materials are slightly more complex. Expect...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 6, 2024 | Core Skills
What do you get when you put foot and ball together? Football! This is an example of a compound word, and as your child continues to build their vocabulary, it’s essential to introduce them to compound words for kids. In this article, we’ll discuss how to form a...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 30, 2024 | Core Skills
Is your child showing an interest in learning their ABCs? Are you unsure of the best approach to help them become confident with the letters in the alphabet? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Learning the alphabet is an essential Core Skill, one of the 5 C’s that...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 27, 2024 | Core Skills
Kids don’t just go from chewing on books as babies to reading all at once. Between the two comes the stage of emergent literacy—an essential part of building Core Skills, one of the 5 C’s at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive in school and life....
