Name: Donna Weldon Agency: Capital Area Intermediate Unit Role: Service Coordinator, CAIU Preschool Years worked in EI: 7 Favorite pastime: Anything I do with my family Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Favorite movie: To Kill A Mockingbird The best part about working in […]
Education ABC’s
Let me write a brief (and fictional!) description of something similar to what you may see regarding your child’s education, at any time of their life (This idea was inspired by Dr. David Bateman, of Shippensburg University): “Dear Parent, we […]
Time control
When do children learn the concept of time? What are some helpful techniques to help children learn the passage of time before they begin school? Children typically view time as some random thing that occurs but doesn’t really apply to […]
Meet Kim Snowden
Name: Kim Snowden Agency: Independent Speech Therapy Provider Role: Speech Therapist Years worked in EI: 20 Favorite pastime: walking with my camera + crafts of all kinds (beading, stenciling, card making, flower arranging, crocheting, sewing) Favorite children’s book: Baby Dear (written by: Esther Wilkin, illustrated […]
Take it from Kermit
It is easy being green! This St. Patrick’s day plan some fun activities and a sweet treat for your children. First things first…Let’s make a shamrock shake so that we can enjoy it while making some crafts. Put […]
Meet Alison Van Scyoc
Name: Alison Van Scyoc Agency: Building Blocks Therapy, LLC Role: Special Instruction Years worked in EI: 2 1/2 years Favorite pastime: My favorite pastime is coaching and playing all sorts of sports. I really enjoy coaching all ages to help build interest, confidence, and […]
Meet Alexandra Camero, B.A.
Name: Alexandra Camero Agency: Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) Role: Early Intervention Service Coordinator Years worked in EI: Birth to three 6 years, Preschool Program 4 months Favorite pastime: Story Time, every Saturday I enjoy taking my son to Story […]
Let’s talk teeth
February is National Children’s Dental Health Awareness month. Your children will probably have a dentist visit at school or talk about proper brushing and flossing technique sometime during the month. The American Dental Association is running a campaign called “Defeat Monster […]
Meet Marvette Hochstetler
Name: Marvette Hochstetler Agency: CMU Early Intervention Role: Early Intervention Service Coordinator Years worked in EI: 15 Favorite pastime: playing games with my husband and teen girls; watching movies with family; love riding motorcycle with my husband Favorite children’s book: […]
Addicted to screens?
Does your child know how to entertain his or herself if it doesn’t involve an electronic device? If you answered no, you are not alone. As parents, we are growing more and more accepting of reliance on electronics including television, computers, […]