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Making Play Dough with your child teaches them MATH and SCIENCE! Once it's made, the fine motor work that your child experiences pave the way for better handwriting, shoe tying skills, and many other activities that require refined hand muscles.

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This super-easy playdough recipe is the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon inside. It's quick enough to hold a young child's attention and you only need a few storecupboard ingredients.

Little hands can play with the results straightaway, so there's immediate gratification for all involved!

For more hands-on crafts, see how to make slime, salt dough, oobleck and moon sand with affordable ingredients and easy steps.

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How to make playdough

Makes 1 coloured ball
Prep 10 minutes
You will need

8 tbsp plain flour

2 tbsp table salt

60ml warm water

food colouring

1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
1. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix together the water, a few drops of food colouring and the oil.

2. Pour the coloured water into the flour mix and bring together with a spoon.

3. Dust a work surface with a little flour and turn out the dough. Knead together for a few minutes to form a smooth, pliable dough. If you want a more intense colour you can work in a few extra drops of food colouring.

4. Store in a plastic sandwich bag (squeeze out the air) in the fridge to keep it fresh. You can make a batch of colours and give away as kids' party bag favours or hold a playdough party for your child's next birthday.
Watch our step-by-step video to see how simple this recipe is:
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This super-easy playdough recipe is the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon inside. It's quick enough to hold a young child's attention and you only need a few storecupboard ingredients. Little hands can play with the results straightaway, so there's immediate gratification for all involved!

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Youth Services - Easton Area Public Library

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Youth Services – Bethlehem Area Public Library

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Chester Racoon is afraid to go to school until his mother shares a special tradition.

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Audrey Penn | You're Never Alone With A Book

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Each of the books in the Kissing Hand Series is a heart-warming and wonderfully illustrated story in which Mrs. Raccoon shares her wisdom and love with little Chester. I never intended for The Kissing Hand to become a series, but spending time with children continues to give me more to write about. And they are more than good picture books. They offer a starting point for a discussion between the child and parent. For the sake of the young audience, they do not offer complicated or multiple solutions for any particular issue. I hope that every parent would use the opportunity these books present to talk to their child and help them to find an approach that best fits their particular situation.

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary.

The Kissing Hand, an internationally renowned children's book, addresses separation anxiety and is a great resource at the beginning of the school year, or in any situation where a child must separate from parents. It has been used extensively in elementary schools, hospice, and by the U.S. military when deploying troops overseas.

I stumbled on the idea for The Kissing Hand after an encounter in a local park with an unusually large mother raccoon and her newborn cub. It was after my experience with my own daughter going off to kindergarten that I developed the story as a book.

Now available:
On CD
As a hardcover Big Book
Chester Racoon is now available as a puppet and a plush toy!

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Each of the books in the Kissing Hand Series is a heart-warming and wonderfully illustrated story in which Mrs. Raccoon shares her wisdom and love with little Chester. I never intended for The Kissing Hand to become a series, but spending time with children continues to give me more to write about.

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For those kiddos that need a little "Extra".

1. Talk about it

2. Practice

3. Visit

4. Read about it

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Back to school time is once again upon us. Weather you're excited or bummed about that, it's coming. Kids of all ages will be boarding buses, filling up their backpacks, and taking those obligatory 1st day of school pictures. But for parents of 4- and 5-year-olds this can be time of mixed emotions. We're sending our babies out into the world, some of them for the first time, and it's hard fathom how they got so big. Weren't they just teeny-tiny infants yesterday?

Of course, for some parents this transition can be a difficult time. For children with unique needs any change is challenging, but one of this magnitude can be downright scary, confusing, and frankly, sounded better when it was just an idea.

I'll give you an example. When Miss O first heard about kindergarten she was in pre-school. It sounded so exciting! She came home jumping and yelling that she was going to be a real kindergartener soon. It was adorable. Then we had to go in for her kindergarten pre-screening. It's basically just a chance for the teachers to see what, if any, special needs a child may have and where her skills are at, and it gives time for parents to meet with some of the school staff (nurse, counselor, etc.)

Miss O was excited for a week before we went. She was excited the morning of and barely slept the night before. She was excited on the car ride to the school. And when we got to the school... she completely clammed up, grabbed on to my leg, and became terrified.

That, in a nutshell, is life with a sensitive child.

By this point in Miss O's life, we are pretty good at predicting what situations are going to trigger a response like that, so we've figured out a couple of ways to help ease into them.

Talk about it. A lot. If your sensitive kid is excited to start school, let them talk about it as much as they want. Add in your own fun stories from school, talk about some of the cool things she'll be doing, and listen as much as you can. In the midst of all this talk, toss in a comment or 2 about how being nervous is okay, too. Normal, even. Then go back to the positive talk. In the adult world we often call this a shit sandwich; Give 1 positive note, a negative one (or maybe just not so pie-in-the-sky), and then finish it off with more positive. It's a good way to keep the excitement and also let your kid know that it's not all sunshine and roses, and that he might get scared, but that you're there for him no matter what.

Make a site visit. Our school had a built-in site visit with the pre-screening meeting, but not every school does that. If possible, make arrangements with your child's future school to take a walk around (after school when it's not so noisy and active). Ask the administration if you could let your kid play on the playground for a bit to get them excited about the idea of getting to play there every day. And if you're local and happen to know a staff member, ask if it's okay to stop in while you're there. Even if she's not your child's teacher, it comforts them to know that there's at least 1 familiar grown up there.

Practice. What does the first day of school look like at your school? For Miss O it was going to the school, meeting her teacher and classmates, finding her cubby, a quick bus ride (for practice), and then she was sent home. Even that can be intimidating to a sensitive child. If you practice it ahead of time - as much as you can - and talk her through what's going to happen, it becomes less scary. Do this as many times as you need to (or you have time for).

Start your morning routine early. No, not early in the morning, though you have to do that, too; I mean a week or 2 before school starts. Shake off the laziness of summer, have him up and out of bed early, whatever that means to you, get dressed, have breakfast, and be on your way. If you have errands to run, do them. If your kid is taking the bus, take a walk to the stop and talk about when the bus comes, how to say goodbye to Mommy or Daddy, etc. Then you can get on with the rest of your day as usual.

Read. There are lots of books on the topic of going to kindergarten. Borrow a few from your library or pick up a few to keep at home, and make those part of your nightly story. Kindergarten, Here I Come, The Night Before Kindergarten, Kindergarten Rocks!, Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten, and Clifford Goes to Kindergarten are a few of my favorites.

Change is scary for anyone. For a sensitive child it can be paralyzing. By understanding your child's unique needs and preparing for them you can make the transition to kindergarten as smooth as possible.

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How to Help Your Sensitive Child Transition to Kindergarten

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Whether your child went to preschool or was homeschooled, transitioning to kindergarten can be tough, especially for sensitive kids (and their parents).

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I heard about this IG on a "mom's Facebook" Group. Busytoddler has great ideas for children to learn concepts, practice self help skills, and grow into healthy humans!

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Easton Area School District Kindergarten Registration 2026-27

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Easton Area School District Kindergarten Registration 2026-27

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Kindergarten Online Registration is currently available.
Click here to begin the process.
Must be 5 years old by September 1st.

Call 610-250-2400 Ext. 35098

centralregistration@eastonsd.org

La inscripción en línea para jardín de infantes está disponible actualmente.
Haga clic aquí para comenzar el proceso.
Debe tener 5 años cumplidos antes del 1 de septiembre.

Llama al 610-250-2400 Ext. 35098

centralregistration@eastonsd.org

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While there's no perfect formula that determines when children are truly ready for kindergarten, you can use this checklist below to see how well your child is doing in acquiring the skills found on most kindergarten checklists.

Check the skills your child has mastered. Then recheck every month to see what additional skills your child can accomplish easily.

Young children change so fast - if they can't do something this week, they may be able to do it a few weeks later.
For an interactive checklist, including fun games and activities to practice each skill, download our Kindergarten Readiness app.

Listen to stories without interrupting

Recognize rhyming sounds

Pay attention for short periods of time to adult-directed tasks

Understand actions have both causes and effects

Show understanding of general times of day

Cut with scissors

Trace basic shapes

Begin to share with others

Start to follow rules

Be able to recognize authority

Manage bathroom needs

Button shirts, pants, coats, and zip up zippers

Begin to control oneself

Separate from parents without being upset

Speak understandably

Talk in complete sentences of five to six words

Look at pictures and then tell stories

Identify rhyming words

Identify the beginning sound of some words

Identify some alphabet letters

Recognize some common sight words like "stop"

Sort similar objects by color, size, and shape

Recognize groups of one, two, three, four, and five objects

Count to ten

Bounce a ball

If your child has acquired most of the skills on this checklist and will be at least four years old at the start of the summer before he or she starts kindergarten, he or she is probably ready for kindergarten. What on the first day of school are children who are healthy, mature, capable, and eager to learn.

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While there's no perfect formula that determines when children are truly ready for kindergarten, you can use this checklist below to see how well your child is doing in acquiring the skills found on most kindergarten checklists. Check the skills your child has mastered.

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Find the latest information about ED's work in supporting our nation's youngest learners. Join our Early Learning Newsletter mailing list to receive regular ED early learning updates and the monthly early learning newsletter.

High Quality Early Learning is Essential

The Departments of Education and Health and Human Services issued a Dear Colleague Letter on June 14 with four recommendations to equitably support the social-emotional development and mental health of young children.

These recommendations and action steps are intended for State, territorial, tribal, local administrators and policymakers to encourage early childhood systems to work collaboratively to ensure that young children and their caregivers have access to high-quality resources and services to support young children's health and well-being, social-emotional development, and early learning.

The letter includes links to resources to support the four recommendations, which are:

Implement evidence-based practices that support positive social-emotional development and mental health for all children and wellness for every caregiver.

Prioritize workforce wellness and enhance workforce capacity to identify and respond to children's and families' social-emotional and mental health needs.

Leverage policy and funding to increase access to social-emotional and mental health support and reduce barriers to access.

Use data to promote equitable implementation and outcomes.

A series of videos, to be released throughout the summer and hosted on the HHS Administration for Children and Families ' website, spotlights issues for supporting young children's mental health and well-being.

The letter, recommendations, and resources are part of ongoing work across the federal government to address mental health needs of children and their families.

Related Resources
06/14/2022

The Department launched the Safer Schools and Campuses Best Practices Clearinghouse (the Clearinghouse), a website that highlights the innovative work underway nationwide in continuing to reopen early childhood programs, K-12 schools, and postsecondary institutions. Through the Clearinghouse, the Department is providing examples of how early childhood programs, schools and other educational institutions can safely resume in-person services and reopen as communities continue recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/19/2021

ED's Early Learning newsletter provides monthly updates to subscribers on early learning initiatives led by the Department and our partners across agencies and in the field. Join our mailing list to receive regular ED early learning updates and the monthly Early Learning newsletter. Past newsletters are also available.

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Early Learning at the U.S. Department of Education and beyond

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PA Early Learning Standards Crosswalk Birth-Grade 2

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PA Early Learning Standards Crosswalk Birth-Grade 2

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10 things to do with your child every day and the Kindergarten Entry Inventory checklist.

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29 things parents do that predict school readiness

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29 things parents do that predict school readiness

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Read this to see what you do already and what you can do to bolster your child's future success!

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Tips on helping children learn 2-3 step directions

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Tips on helping children learn 2-3 step directions

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When you ask your child to put something away, are you met with a blank stare? Does your child begin to follow multi-step instructions and then stop because she can't remember the next step?

Following directions is an essential life skill, yet it can be tough to learn - especially for children with developmental challenges.

Why Do Some Children Struggle with Following Directions?

Following directions depends on several other skills, including hearing, language processing, understanding (vocabulary and concepts), attending, sequencing, and working memory. Some children have difficulty in one or more of these areas, which in turn effects their ability to follow directions.

Why is Following Directions Important?

Following directions is at the heart of learning and can directly impact a child's ability to perform daily routines, develop socially, and to be academically successful within the classroom. Struggling with this task can negatively affect a child's functioning at home and school, ability to make friends, self-esteem, and behavior.

What are Milestones for Following Directions?

General milestones for following directions are as follows:

1 - 2 years: Follows simple, one-step commands (get the ball)

2 - 3 years: Follows 2 step related commands (get the ball and give it to me)

3 - 4 years: Follows 2-3 step related and unrelated commands (go get the ball, put it in the toy box, and come here).

What are Red Flags for Difficulty Following Directions?

Lags behind on milestones for this skill (see above)

Has a blank look when given instructions

Needs instructions to be repeated several times

Does not follow instructions correctly

Misinterprets instructions

Appears distracted when given instructions or when attempting to carry them out

Tries to change the subject in order to avoid carrying out the instructions

Looks to peers to see what to do

Carries out only the first or last part of multi-step instructions

How Can You Help Your Child Learn to Follow Directions?

Make eye contact - this helps ensure that you have your child's attention.

Use simple, direct, and specific language - rather than could you please go and pick up your toy, try please get your block. Or, rather than would you please clean up your room, try please put your dirty clothes in your hamper.

Ask your child to repeat the instructions - this lets you know she heard you, and reinforces her understanding of what you said.

Break down multi-step directions - if you want your child to put her shoes away and start her homework, say please put your shoes next to the door. When she has done that, then say please bring your homework to the kitchen table.

this helps your child do things in the correct order: first put on your shoes and then go outside.

Use visuals - for non-readers, try using images for common instructional tasks. For example, if your child has trouble sequencing the steps involved in brushing her teeth, create a drawing of the steps and tape it to the bathroom mirror. If your child is a reader, write instructions down so she can refer to the paper if she needs to.

Encourage asking for clarification - tell your child to ask for help! Seeking clarification, in itself, is a valuable language skill, so encourage her to and praise her for doing it.

If your child already works with a speech-language therapist, be sure to align your at-home efforts with therapy activities and goals. If your child does not work with a speech-language therapist and your at-home efforts aren't effective (or she exhibits difficulty in other areas of language), a skilled speech-language therapist can help you evaluate her challenges and needs.

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Parent Tips: Helping Your Child Follow Directions - INTEGRATED CHILDREN'S THERAPY

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When you ask your child to put something away, are you met with a blank stare? Does your child begin to follow multi-step instructions and then stop because she can't remember the next step? Following directions is an essential life skill, yet it can be tough to learn - especially for children with developmental challenges.

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Kathy Kashner has worked in the field of Early Childhood for 30 years. She has been a teacher (childcare and elementary school), Childcare Center Director (STAR 4), Keystone STARS consultant, Professional Development Instructor, and College Professor. Please contact Kathy if any links in the Padlet are not working or if you have suggestions, questions or comments:

kashner535@gmail.com.

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Allentown School District Special Education Resources and Information

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Special Education Resources & Information - Allentown School District

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Special Education Resources & Information - Allentown School District

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Discover and read ebooks and audiobooks offered by your school, whether it's for class or for fun.

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Pennsylvania's Promise for Children, known as PA Promise, is a campaign to help families make good choices about their child's early learning and choose quality early learning programs that are right for their family. The Pennsylvania Office of Early Learning and Development (OCDEL) is the primary partner in PA Promise.

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Items to purchase to foster reading and writing.

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One Subscription For The Whole Family

Get instant access to Learn at Home with experiences tailored by age. Your child can work across grades to help build their skills.

Subscription is ongoing with automatic monthly charges and the subscriber can cancel anytime, as described in our Subscriber Agreement. This program can only be purchased in the U.S.

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What Kindergarten Teachers Wish Parents Knew

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Get inside tips on how to make the most of school.

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Allentown Area School District Kindergarten Registration 2026-27

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Allentown Area School District Kindergarten Registration 2026-27

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The Allentown School District is excited to announce that Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!

Children born on or before February 1, 2022, may enroll in Kindergarten.

Kindergarten is the foundation of lifelong learning. It is where children learn how to "go to school," build friendships, develop independence, and grow the academic and social-emotional skills that support success for years to come.

In the Allentown School District, we believe that strong families create strong students, and we are excited to welcome your family into our learning community. We are committed to providing your child with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

If you or someone you know has a child who should be entering Kindergarten this fall, we encourage you to enroll your child as early as possible and share this information!
Kindergarten Registration >

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Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!

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Bethlehem Area School District Kindergarten Registration 2026-27

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Bethlehem Area School District Kindergarten Registration 2026-27

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Many parents struggle with selecting a kindergarten program for their child. They look for teachers with the latest training, a curriculum that best prepares the child for first grade, and a program that allows children to flourish knowing that this is such an important year in a child's development. The good news for those parents is that this program is right in their backyard; right here in the Bethlehem Area School District.

Click the link below to learn about our Full Day Kindergarten program.

¿Quiere saber más sobre el Kindergarten de día Completo en el BASD?

Muchos padres tienen dificultades para seleccionar un programa de kindergarten para sus hijos. Ellos buscan maestros con la capacitación más reciente, un currículo que prepare mejor al niño para el primer grado y un programa que les permita prosperar sabiendo que este es un año muy importante en el desarrollo de un niño. La buena noticia para esos padres es que este programa está justo en su patio; aquí mismo en el Distrito Escolar del Área de Bethlehem.

Después de ver el video anterior, usted puede encontrar información adicional sobre el programa de kindergarten de día completo del distrito en BASDschools.org/Kindergarten.

También puede inscribir a su hijo en kindergarten en BASDschools.org/KindergartenRegistration

Welcome to Full-Day Kindergarten in the BASD!

The Bethlehem Area School District is proud to offer universal full-day kindergarten in our 16 elementary schools. Kindergarten will be a wonderful time in your child's life, filled with opportunities to learn, play, discover, and grow. For many students, kindergarten is their first formal educational experience. We want this year to be filled with fun and exciting activities that will begin students on the path of successful learning experiences and personal development. Our kindergarten students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, which is what makes each of them unique and special. Although children go through similar stages in the learning process, we understand that children develop at different academic, social, and emotional rates. Our full-day kindergarten classrooms offer support based on each individual child's needs. Please take a moment to learn more about what our full-day kindergarten classrooms have to offer.
Literacy

Foundational Skills- Students will develop phonological awareness (sounds that make up words and syllables), phonics and word recognition (connecting sounds and letters), and oral language fluency (the ability to read accurately and fluently).

Details of Text- With support, students will identify the main idea and key details of text. Students will make connections between texts and will learn new vocabulary words.

Writing- Students will use the learned sound/letter correspondences to spell and write words and to express their ideas for different purposes.

Mathematics

Numbers & Operations- Students will know and write numbers, count in sequence, and use place value.

Algebraic Concepts- Students will explore the concepts of putting together and taking apart to learn basic addition and subtraction.

Geometry- Students will identify, describe, analyze, compare, create, and compose 2- and 3- dimensional shapes.

Measurement & Data- Students will describe and compare attributes of length, area, weight, and capacity.

Science

Students will explore and discover materials and motion, trees and weather, and animals through the use of three hands-on learning modules.
Spanish

Students will learn common vocabulary and conversational phrases, as well as become culturally aware learners. They will achieve this by participating in engaging and interactive lessons, which include songs, crafts, stories, and games.

Kindergarten students will receive Spanish instruction once a week.

Social Development

Students will learn the value of working with others through play and other cooperative learning activities.

Because we know children are naturally curious, learning will occur in a variety of contexts and settings.

Purposeful play, which allows children regular opportunities to explore and investigate in a hands-on manner, is valued as an important method of learning.

Emotional Development

A safe and secure environment encourages risk-taking, expressing thoughts and feelings, and the development of self-esteem and worth.

Our kindergarten teachers respect the role that parents play in the lives of their students.

Our teachers recognize and value the diversity of their students and families.

As children build upon prior knowledge, make meaning of the environment around them, and develop relationships, they will begin to engage in problem-solving experiences.

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The beloved Sesame Street organization has launched a new platform to support families on several topics. Click this website to find excellent resources such as; School Readiness, Daily Routines, and several more!

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Your care and support can make a huge impact in the life of a young child. Sesame Street is here to provide you with resources to help bring joyful moments.

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Talk Read Sing - United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley

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Talk Read Sing is a national awareness campaign that empowers families to be their baby’s first teacher by talking, reading and singing to them every day.

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The Standards Aligned System (SAS), developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is a comprehensive, researched-based resource to improve student achievement. SAS identifies six elements that impact student achievement: Standards, Assessments, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials & Resources, and Safe and Supportive Schools. Schools and educators across Pennsylvania are supported in their efforts to implement SAS by the development of a state-of-the-art portal.

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Pennsylvania Department of Education: New Act 48 Professional Development on Artificial Intelligence

PDE announces a new course, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom.This Act 48 five-hour professional development course is designed to enable educators to become more proficient in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom.

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