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Program Quality Assessment in PA

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Using the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

by pqaadmin on August 30, 2017

Amy Hoffman

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) created a Code of Ethical Conduct to help early childhood educators understand their ethical responsibilities to children, families, coworkers, and the community.

The Code can be used to help teachers and directors make decisions concerning ethical dilemmas. Maybe you’re asking, “What is an ethical dilemma?” An ethical dilemma is a situation where a choice needs to be made between two options, both of which may be correct but are not in agreement with each other.

Here are some common ethical dilemmas that you may face in an early childhood setting:

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Making Circle Time More Than a Routine

by pqaadmin on August 23, 2017

Erin DelRegno Circle time in many classrooms still looks like this: calendar (month, year, counting the days) and days of the week. Time concepts, however,

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LOLable Picture Books

by pqaadmin on August 16, 2017

Happy family with two children in meadow reading book together.

Missy Littell, Customer Experience Manager, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Library (formerly a children’s librarian for 12 years) I will never forget the first time I read

$Math classes in kindergarten$

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Preschool Math

by pqaadmin on August 9, 2017

Angel Avery-Wright Math in a preschool classroom can be found everywhere, from a math interest center to other play areas. Materials for supporting math can include games, dramatic play props, blocks, musical materials, and more.

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Understanding My Program Observation Instrument (POI) Choices

by pqaadmin on August 2, 2017

Beth Simon The term Program Observation Instrument or POI for short is a new term that you will see in the revised Keystone STARS Standards.

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Sand and Water Play: Are you Nuts?

by pqaadmin on July 26, 2017

Beth Simon The above is often a response heard from child care providers when asked, “Do you use sand and water play in your classroom?”

Elementary Pupils Enjoying Healthy Lunch In Cafeteria

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CACFP Guidelines – An Overview

by pqaadmin on July 19, 2017

Megan Pittsinger “What is CACFP?” you may ask. CACFP is the Child and Adult Care Food Program. CACFP provides aid to programs for the provision of nutritious foods. For information on how to apply for

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Simple Learning Games for Infants and Toddlers

by pqaadmin on July 12, 2017

Young father playing with his little son

Regina Wright The education of young children is extremely important. To help children learn and grow, parents must take an active role in what their

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Process vs. Product: The Importance of Individual Expression through Art

by pqaadmin on July 5, 2017

Michelle Long We all know that parents like those cute little pieces of art to hang up on the refrigerator. They like to be proud

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Child Sized Furniture

by pqaadmin on June 28, 2017

Michelle Long Picture yourself sitting on bleachers. How is your posture? Are you wishing this game was at a stadium equipped with seats with backs? Picture yourself at a crowded café. The only stool left

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