by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Feb 27, 2018 | Core Skills
As March begins, teachers and parents across the country are bracing for another season of test prep in their public schools. Even kindergarten teachers feel pressure to show gains on early literacy assessments that prove their students are making progress on critical...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 6, 2017 | Creativity
It’s feeling a bit magical out there. Just walk alongside your child while he’s spotting the lights twinkling off each tree and dreaming up the special gifts he’s making for Mimi and PapPap this year. Why not block out some time to help his gift come to life and...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 15, 2017 | Core Skills
The long weekend is upon us and families around the country are packing up — with a lot of excitement and just a little, well, anxiety. After all, traveling with kids can be as exhausting as it is exhilarating. “Are we there yet? More snacks please? Potty break!!” For...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 2, 2017 | Core Skills
By HOMER Mom Ambassador Rachael Harris As a homeschool mom of three children, ranging from 19 months to 6 years old, with an early childhood education background, I’m a bit obsessed with a few key ingredients in raising healthy, successful children. Building great...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 23, 2017 | Core Skills
Peggy Kaye, the designer of HOMER’s learning system, is a known literary expert and the author of a series of books that are jammed packed with games that help children learn. She has been a teacher and private tutor for over 40 years and enjoys sharing her...