Amy Hoffman It snowed this week. As my friends all know, I’m not a fan of snow. It’s cold. And inconvenient. And disrupts plans. And causes directors of early learning programs and schools to have to make difficult decisions. And means that I have to shovel, which is quite possibly my least favorite part of...Read More

Leah Zabari During the spring and summer months, I enjoy hiking, camping, and paddling on the lake. Last summer, I decided I was going to start visiting as many of the state parks in Pennsylvania as I could, explore hidden gems of our state, and start enjoying the outdoors even more than before. Each weekend...Read More

Leah Zabari Tu Bishvat is known as the New Year for trees or as I tell my children, it’s the birthday of the trees!  Just as Earth Day is a celebration of the Earth, Tu Bishvat is the celebration of trees.  This holiday occurs in mid-winter (January/February) which seems a little strange considering that the...Read More

Megan Pittsinger Are you tired of the rainy, snowy, freezing days that are keeping us in? Are you wondering what kind of fun activities you can do inside to keep the children busy and interested? Why not try a fun trail mix recipe that will not only provide a delicious snack when you are finished,...Read More

Megan Pittsinger It’s that time of year again, the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting colder. It’s also that time of year when we need to have indoor gross motor activity ideas ready and waiting for those dreaded days that do not meet the weather permitting guidelines. So, here are some great...Read More

Megan Pittsinger Wondering what you should do when you take children outside on snowy days? Here are FIVE fun ideas:Read More

By Lisa Mulliken During the snowy weather and cold winter months, do you find it more challenging to get the children in your classroom outside? Here in Pennsylvania, wintertime may feel like a difficult time of the year for children to engage in daily outdoor play. From the additional time it takes to put on...Read More