Keystone Quality Supports NW PA

06/24/2019

Without a doubt, the photo at the beginning of this post would probably evoke a clenched-teeth, inward sucking of air by many parents. Risky play always does. But, in all fairness, it needs to be discussed, examined, and justified. This is especially important since it can help develop a child’s s...

06/16/2019

06/13/2019

I'm currently reading Aldous Huxley's novel Island , the utopian follow-up to his dystopian masterpiece A Brave New Wo...

06/12/2019

Toy company funds research suggesting educational development can be hindered by early formal schooling. So are UK schools getting it wrong?

06/07/2019

The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.

06/05/2019

Creative Child Magazine

05/30/2019

Thanks to Zen reader, Jeannie Bradley, for reminding us of this lovely quote:

05/22/2019

05/21/2019

There is something just so visual about this post ...

05/20/2019

While you often hear this stage called the “terrible two’s”, it is also an amazing time when your toddler’s skills and personality continue to deepen and grow. Find strategies to support the development of your toddler's thinking skills during this year.

05/14/2019

Thanks for sharing, Lynn Switzer Price!

05/03/2019

This is one of my biggest pet peeves! Why do we spend so much time teaching colors? How many adults do you know who do not know their colors? When did we decide that this is vital for children to learn, so much so that we spend weeks on it?

Same goes for everything else...

05/01/2019

Research reveals that children spend less time outdoors than a prison inmate on an average day.