By Lisa Mulliken E-books are electronic books in digital form that can be read on a phone, tablet, computer or any other hand-held device. As e-books become more popular in classrooms and homes, there are many questions, and opinions, about using e-books instead of print books with children.Read More

by Stefanie Camoni Are you new to early childhood? Have you been in the field for a couple years? Have you lived this your entire life? No matter where you are on your journey, the topic of supervision should always be a top priority. Supervision means to see, hear, direct, and assess the children in...Read More

Barbara Bredell-Searle “The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art” – Leonardo da Vinci  What do you think about the above quote from Leonardo da Vinci? Well, I never thought of my foot/feet as a work of art when I was younger. During my younger years, I pounded my bare...Read More

By Tracy Walter One evening, my husband and our son (Joey), who was 3-years old at the time, were watching a Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game on TV. After much watching and asking questions to his dad he finally asked, “Dad, can I play hockey?” My husband and I gave each other the “Oh boy” look....Read More

By Pam Schaffner The assessment team in PA is often asked if they have any tips to make meeting quality standards easier. Since they have experiences visiting many programs in their professional careers, they have seen many programs employ strategies to make things easier, more efficient, and more effective. Implementing quality can be stressful and...Read More

By Kitty Syster   What is the DERS? The Developmental Environment Rating Scale, DERS, is a program observation instrument to evaluate your classroom environment. The DERS is based on Montessori philosophy which measures qualities such as patience and persistence in children, precision and clarity in lessons, and order in the environment, which support the development...Read More

By Rochelle Deane The Fourth of July also known as Independence Day or July 4th is widely known as a holiday dedicated to celebrating American independence, but many people also celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth takes place annually on June 19th, also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Liberation Day, or Jubilee Day. This is a day...Read More