March 2017

Program Quality Assessment in PA

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Interest Centers Versus Play Areas in the ECERS, Third Edition

by pqaadmin on March 29, 2017

By Bobbi Philson Is it an interest center? Is it a play area? Is it both? Does it matter? A play area needs: Play materials Space An interest center needs: Clear definition Materials for a

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Writing Down What Children Say

by pqaadmin on March 22, 2017

Kelli Harris My two-year-old nephew came for a visit recently to see my chickens. He is fascinated by them and

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Celebrating and Honoring Diversity

by pqaadmin on March 15, 2017

Kweli Archie There are many fun ways to celebrate diversity with young children. Research shows that young children see differences

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Calendar: To do or not to do?

by pqaadmin on March 8, 2017

By Stefanie Camoni What’s today? What was yesterday? What’s tomorrow? The response heard is typically the same; various days

News and Updates

Keystone STARS Re-visioning Update: Proposed Supports for Keystone STARS programs

by pqaadmin on March 3, 2017

As part of Keystone STARS Revisioning, OCDEL and stakeholders involved in the process want to make sure that limited resources

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Suzanne Glenn With the continuation of the cold and flu season, it is a good time to review the proper hand washing procedures based upon guidelines from Pennsylvania DHS and Caring for Our Children, Third

Program Quality Assessment in PA

Interest Centers Versus Play Areas in the ECERS, Third Edition

Writing Down What Children Say

Celebrating and Honoring Diversity

Calendar: To do or not to do?

Keystone STARS Re-visioning Update: Proposed Supports for Keystone STARS programs

Hand Washing