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Angel Avery-Wright Hugs help you feel connected to the people you care about but can also bring a host of health benefits to your mind and body. Some experts attribute the stress reducing, health related

Natalie Grebe   As an assessor, I often observe classrooms with many well-stocked activity centers: a kitchen center for dramatic play, a bookshelf with cozy areas, a science center full of magnifying glasses, scales and scoops,

Angel Avery-Wright Ever wonder what else there is to do with play dough? Standard play dough tools include cutting tools, rollers and cookie cutters. Children often play with play dough on plastic trays. Children create

Leah Zabari I am sure by now that you all have seen the Netflix show, Tidying Up with Maria Kondo who “works with her clients to clear out their clutter and choose joy.” I don’t

Suzanne Glenn It is wonderful when children have the opportunity to interact with nature. Of course, this can be accomplished by taking the children outdoors to explore what nature has to offer. Having living plants

Natalie Grebe Now that classrooms are settling into a new school year, many teachers will be planning Fall activities and themes. In Pennsylvania, October not only means chillier days on the playground and colored leaves

Regina Wright When children choose block play, they are not only building their creative imagination, they are using self-expression, mathematics, science, small and large muscles, and problem-solving skills. Block play promotes the development of spatial awareness and

Erin DelRegno  “How much good inside a day? Depends on how good you live ‘em. How much love inside a friend? Depends how much you give ‘em.”  - Shel Silverstein, A Light in the Attic 

Leah Zabari I absolutely love gardening! Putting seeds and plants in the ground is my favorite time of year, but shhhh… don’t tell anyone, I do NOT have a green thumb! Those seeds and plants

Kitty Syster We all know that changes in CACFP whole grain food requirements occurred a little over a year ago and they can be confusing. The reason for the change, is that grain/bread products are