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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and MakerSpace

by pqaadmin on January 13, 2021

By Betsy Saatman, TA Specialist/SAC Initiatives (Guest Blogger) 1989: Alicia Custodio, a volunteer for Upward Fund, an organization that runs after school programs in East Harlem, New York, was observed helping children with the use of a computer. 2019: Three boys

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Happy Birthday, Eric Carle!

by pqaadmin on June 24, 2020

By Bobbi Philson Eric Carle, beloved children’s author and illustrator, was born on June 25. You read his books to children throughout

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Happy Earth Day!

by pqaadmin on April 8, 2020

Kelli Harris What exactly is Earth Day? The first Earth Day occurred in 1970, after a U.S. Senator saw the

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Quality Tips Corner

by pqaadmin on August 21, 2019

Pam Schaffner The assessment team in PA is often asked if they have any tips to make meeting quality standards

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Crunchy Rainbow Wrap

by pqaadmin on July 3, 2019

By Natalie Grebe This recipe gives teachers many opportunities to incorporate learning into snack time. While making the snack, utilize

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Homemade Play Dough Recipe

by pqaadmin on April 3, 2019

Erin DelRegno Play dough is a staple in a preschool classroom but I’m sure you also know how play dough can get dried out and crumbly in no time. Making homemade play dough is easy

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