Updated 2009! When you need a simple tool to communicate the developmentally appropriate approach that characterizes your program, this appealing brochure comes in handy. It describes key areas of infants' development, suggests the basic educational approach that helps children learn and thrive, and details what parents should look for in an early childhood program. Also available in Spanish (#548S).

Updated 2009! When you need a simple tool to communicate the developmentally appropriate approach that characterizes your kindergarten program, this appealing brochure comes in handy. It describes key areas of children's development, suggests the basic educational approach that helps children learn and thrive, and details what parents should look for in a kindergarten.

Updated 2009! When you need a simple tool to communicate your preschool program's developmentally appropriate approach, this appealing brochure comes in handy. It describes key areas of children's development, suggests the basic educational approach that helps children learn and thrive, and details what parents should look for in a preschool program.

For parents and others outside the field of early childhood education, this brochure describes NAEYC's accreditation process and stresses its role in assuring high quality. Includes information about NAEYC’S evaluation and assessment of programs to guarantee a safe, creative environment with plenty of room, activities, and learning by experienced professionals. Also includes ways to search for an accredited, high quality program near you!

Updated May 2009!

Tips for program staff and parents on ways to keep children in early childhood programs healthy. Includes practical ways to encourage proper hygiene and handle illnesses.

(Revised July 2007)

A code of ethics for early childhood educators that offers guidelines for responsible behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving ethical dilemmas encountered in early education. This revised version was approved by the NAEYC Governing Board in April 2005 and endorsed by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Also available in Spanish (#531S).

In Spanish! A code of ethics for early childhood educators that offers guidelines for responsible behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving ethical dilemmas encountered in early education. This revised version was approved by the NAEYC Governing Board in April 2005 and endorsed by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Available in English (#531).

Spanish version of "Building Circles, Breaking Cycles—Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect: The Early Childhood Educator's Role" (#DD2). This brochure helps early childhood educators realize they have a role in preventing—not just reporting—child abuse and neglect. Empowers educators to use their knowledge and skills to support families in a variety of ways to help prevent harm to children. A companion discussion guide is also available.

This Spanish translation of "Books to Grow On: Latino Literature for Young Children" (#581) features appealing books for young children—in English and in Spanish—with a joyous view of Latino people and culture. Many are exquisitely written books that resonate with the symmetry and rhythm of the Spanish language.

Spanish translation of "Love & Learn: Positive Guidance for Young Children" (#528).

Discipline need not be punitive! Children’s immediate desires often conflict with those of the adults who care for them. This brochure discusses positive ways in which parents and caregivers can reduce typical difficulties by employing positive solutions to guide children’s behavior. As children grow older, maintaining reasonable expectations and respecting children’s feelings are important for nurturing their self-control and emotional health.