• Spotlight

    Upcoming Author Q&As

    Planned author Q&As include discussions on infants and toddlers, nature, and teacher research.

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    NAEYC National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

    The theme of this year’s Institute is “Leadership throughout the Early Childhood Profession: Research, Policy, and Practice.” Registration opens March 2!

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    Research News You Can Use

    A recent study in the journal Pediatrics suggests several factors that are limiting preschoolers' opportunities for big body play. What does it mean for your program?

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    Experience the NAEYC Live Learning Center

    Hear a sample from Vivian Paley’s Annual Conference keynote address, and learn more about the Live Learning Center below.

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    Mark Your Calendars!

    Stay up to date on upcoming NAEYC events at our "A Look Ahead" page.

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  • News and Highlights

    For Families

    NAEYC is pleased to offer selected pieces from "Families Today," a column by Drs. T Berry Brazelton and Joshua Sparrow. Current topics include biting in daycare, school readiness, bedtime rituals, and more.

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    United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

    Learn about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and help get it ratified by signing the petition.

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    Week of the Young Child

    The 2012 Week of the Young Child™ is April 22–28, and the theme is Early Years are Learning Years®.

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    NAEYC Member and Customer Survey

    Help inform NAEYC’s future programs and services by taking this confidential survey by Feb. 20.

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    Enhanced Members Only Benefits

    NAEYC members can access exclusive digital content through the new-look members only website.

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  • Publications

    Fall/winter 2012 NAEYC catalog

    New books and classic bestsellers to inspire your teaching.

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    Inside Young Children 

    The Patterns of Music: Teach young children mathematics through beat, rhythm, and melody.

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    Inside Teaching Young Children

    Resolve classroom conflicts through the "problem-solver" classroom job.

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    Build your professional library

    Comprehensive members get six books a year. Coming this winter and spring, books on teacher research and leadership.

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