by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 28, 2017 | Core Skills
Have you ever been so excited to go on a trip? (I mean, really, aren’t we all?) So are Tutt and Millie. After reading HOMER story ‘Flying Kite’ in the Poetry section and then help your child reinforce rhyming words and talk about upcoming travel with...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 30, 2017 | Creativity
We’re sharing a brand new HOMER printable for your child to personalize during these first few weeks back to school. Download printable
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 23, 2017 | Core Skills
It’s back to school season and many young learners are embarking on an entirely new adventure – kindergarten! According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students enter kindergarten at very different skills levels, which is natural given that children...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 2, 2017 | Core Skills
Sheena P. has been a part of our Homer Ambassador group for a few months now, and has recently celebrated success with her son being crowned the ‘Sight Word King’ this summer. It’s not easy to get a budding reader excited about sight words, and she’s willingly shared...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 1, 2017 | Core Skills
It might sound obvious, but a strong early start in reading and math is crucial for young children. Early math and literacy skills are highly predictive of later success in school and beyond. In fact, research shows that children who read for pleasure are more likely...