by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 16, 2023 | Core Skills
If you think all spelling games are rigid and boring, think again! At Begin, we’re all about building confident learners ready for school and life, and we know this can be done in fun and exciting ways! Spelling is a Core Skill, one of the 5 C’s at the heart of the...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 16, 2023 | Core Skills
Believe it or not, at age 2 toddlers are already laying the foundation for their Core Skills — one of the 5 C’s that help kids thrive in school and life. Kids start recognizing the difference between something colorful and something black and white soon after birth,...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 16, 2023 | Core Skills
If you’re traveling with your family soon, then it’s important to be prepared. Aside from clothes, snacks, and other necessities (like patience!), you need something to help everyone enjoy the ride. Enter: car games for kids! Fun car games pass the time, but they also...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 16, 2023 | Core Skills
Welcome to the terrific twos! Toddlers are bursting with energy and movement, and the age of 2 is a crucial time in their brain development. This is a wonderful opportunity to refocus their energy into fun learning activities for 2-year-olds. We know that as a parent...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Feb 16, 2023 | Core Skills
Sing The Opposite Song Opposite words are pairs of related words that mean the reverse of each other. Understanding the concept of opposites is important as it helps children learn to compare two different things and build an understanding of a specific concept (high...