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         <description><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>kashner535@gmail.com.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>10 things to do with your child every day and the Kindergarten Entry Inventory checklist.</div>]]></description>
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