Jody Sherman LeVos

Drawing on child development research to inform product and experience design, empower parents, and advocate for learning through PLAY!

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

What a great concept! Combine great experiences for kids with compelling reasons for educators to become more involved. #powerofplay #learnthroughplay

[LEGO Education @LEGO_Education]

We are excited to announce the #LEGOmastereducator program for pre-K through high school educators, who currently use LEGO Education solutions, is now open in the U.S.! Learn more and apply today here: https://t.co/JSK6Stdbzk

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

I'm delighted to be moderating a panel at our next Children's Media Association - Bay Area event - an Evening with Mister Rogers. #cmabayarea #childrensmediaassociation #bemyneighbor

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

You can make a real difference in Philes’s life. Join me on @Kiva https://t.co/3AEg6yUPqw

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

On November 1st we officially launched Children’s Media Association- Bay Area. It was like a reunion, and I met so many amazing people who have a passion for quality children’s experiences. Many great adventures ahead. #CMABayArea #leadership #childrensmedia

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

Mattel’s flagship leadership program was phenomenal! Examined case studies, competed in a multi-year business simulation, pitched to boards, received 360 feedback, interacted with our top executives, & developed relationships that will last a lifetime. #leadership #growth

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

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[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

By age 5, girls are less likely to view themselves as capable of anything compared to boys #dreamgap. This is shifting in a positive direction (Miller et al., 2018), yet there remains much we can do to encourage all children to reach their potential. #research #whyplay

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

Honored to paint playhouses for children this morning with my coworkers from @Mattel and our partners @habitatla . What wonderful way to play outside and give back to the community. #playdate #LifeAtMattel #whyplay #buildla

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

Thanks for the opportunity! Such an honor.

[NCSL @NCSLorg]

"Is play the 'secret sauce' for young children?" asks @jlevosphd of @Mattel.

This AM, our #EarlyLearning Fellows learn how playing can lead to future school achievement. https://t.co/FzQiCE9lkl

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

It’s not work when you love what you do! Great fun talking about the importance of play for ECD with the National Conference of State Legislatures #whyplay #learningthroughplay #mattel #playmatters

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

Play is so important that there’s now a call for “prescriptions for play” @AmerAcadPeds #playmatters #whyplay #empowerparents #guidedplay #freeplay

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

Children need playtime and recess to build their brains, improve social skills and thrive in the classroom. In @statesman, AAP encourages physicians to write a prescription for play to get children outdoors and away from their screens.
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[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

Kids AND kittens love Hot Wheels 😉 #whyplay #evenanimalsplay #freeplay #hotwheels #summerbreak

[Dr. Teomara (Teya) Rutherford @DrTeyaR]

Awesome talks and dinner discussion tonight about #altac jobs in tech for #EdPsych and related PhDs by @mrafalow , @jlevosphd , and Clement Chau as part of the @APADivision15 doc student seminar. Thank you for the insight and inspiration!

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

Honored to chat with some inspirational graduate students at APA's "from academia to industry" event in San Francisco. I love translating my research background into toys and experiences for children and families. #mentoring #whyplay #formerprofessor #industry

[Abby Wambach @AbbyWambach]

I want one!!!! Going now to buy it. Very cool.

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

Playful coding may inspire a long-term love (and some confidence!) for young coders. #whyplay #STEM #girlscode #learningthroughplay Coding for kids https://t.co/cB7RcQTJDT

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

"Kids obsessively ask questions, build things (and take them apart) and get down and dirty exploring -- the same things that scientists, mathematicians and engineers need to do." Yes! #whyplay #STEM #littlescientists @forbes STEM Starts Earlier...
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[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

#whyplay #mattel #playmatters

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

The future of play is likely to be an exciting mixture of analogue toys and embedded technology that can provide meaningful insights for caregivers. https://t.co/4DGcK7eYie

[Jody Sherman LeVos @jlevosphd]

Setting up a special, comfortable space for reading and creative play can encourage your kids to keep learning during the summer break. #avoidtheslump #summerslump #whyplay #creativity #playmatters