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Early Literacy and Libraries: Building Strong Partnerships for Learning

Even before children start their formal educational journey at early learning centers, they have taken their first steps toward learning to read and write. Literacy doesn’t begin at kindergarten or...

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Not Just Books: How Educators Can Support Families in Promoting Early Literacy

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies…The man who never reads lives only one,” said George R.R. Martin, the American novelist. Reading is the foundation for exploring curiosity...

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How to Integrate STEM Learning in Early Childhood

STEM learning begins with everyday moments. From building with blocks to exploring nature outdoors, young children naturally engage in science, technology, engineering, and math as part of their daily routines....

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Setting and achieving goals: your ECE career journey and professional development

“A new year, a new me.” A new year brings new optimism, goals, and New Year’s resolutions. That can be exercising more, eating healthier, or spending more time with family,...

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CHS Thought Leaders in Action: Strengthening Leadership in ECE

At this year’s NAEYC Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) Learning & Development Manager Patrick Eckelmann, MS.Ed., and Senior Director of Programs Dr. Rebekah...

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Why Family-Style Dining Matters in Early Childhood Learning

How did you eat growing up? Were you a part of a family that insisted everyone sit at the table and discuss your days without distraction, i.e., televisions, radios, phones?...

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CHS Thought Leaders in Action: Building Community Collaborations

At this year’s PACCA Early Childhood Education Summit, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) Strategic Partnerships Manager Lindsay Knepp shared her expertise on community collaborations and how that can...

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How Early Childhood Health Screenings Strengthen Child Wellness & Learning Outcomes

By Kelly Mehaffie, Health Services Manager at Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning, Middletown  The early years of a child’s life are not just about building the basis for academic...

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Kindergarten Transition: ECE’s Vital Role

High-quality Early Childhood Education should equip children with the skills for lifelong success, including navigating significant life transitions, such as the start of kindergarten. By employing an approach that addresses...

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Supporting Children Through Change: How CHS Eases Classroom Transitions

Whether you are three years old, or 93, most people feel some trepidation about facing the unknown. As educational professionals, we all have coping mechanisms for the challenges posed by,...

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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning are subsidiaries of Milton Hershey School and are staffed and operated independently of the Milton Hershey School core model.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law (collectively “Protected Characteristics”), against any applicant for admission, enrolled children, or any other individual(s) who participate(s) in the programs, services, and activities at our Centers.