by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 20, 2022 | Core Skills
When you read a book, or a grocery list, or a blog post like this one, you’re looking at words on a page (or screen) and translating them into speech. This is decoding. It’s an unconscious process. You probably aren’t thinking, “I see ‘When’ at the beginning of this...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 18, 2022 | Core Skills
Help Tisa build cool dinosaurs for the Dinosaur Museum! ? Download What You’ll Need: This printable Pencil Crayons or markers Die or dice Set-Up Time: Under 5 min Activity Time: 20-30 min Mess Level: Low Play Tips Grown-ups, encourage your child to...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 11, 2022 | Creativity
Here at Begin, we value kids’ imaginations — a key ingredient in our educational approach that helps them learn and grow. We believe that all children are innately creative and imaginative, and it’s our job as parents and educators to help them tap into that...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 7, 2022 | Creativity
Children often use their imagination to turn everyday objects into something extraordinary. With simple props, they can create unique worlds and dive into adventures of their own making. This type of make-believe play is essential for kids’ development. To help...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 1, 2022 | Character
Let’s put the fun in feelings! We’re so excited to visit Cici’s Meditation Station to learn all about mindfulness, meditation, and emotions. Coloring, creativity, and kindness go hand-in-hand with this DIY finger and stick puppet printable! Kids can play with them all...