The National Association for the Education of Young Children, the world’s largest organization for early childhood educators, has a magazine designed especially for preschool teachers. Teaching Young Children highlights current thinking on best practices in early childhood education, innovations in the field, research and its implications, and interesting ideas for and from preschool teachers. The articles and other features reinforce the accreditation criteria for the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards on Relationships and Teaching and encourage effective teaching in the preschool years.
Using the Teaching Young Children Web site, preschool teachers can share and find ideas, suggest topics we can cover in future issues, and network with other teachers in a growing online community. Our goal is to create a magazine and online community that matches your interests and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the publication targeted to the preschool age group?
The largest group of NAEYC members works with preschoolers, so we decided to launch a practitioner journal for these educators. At a later date we hope to offer similar publications for educators who work with additional age groups.
Where will the content come from?
The content will come from a number of sources including existing NAEYC resources, preschool teachers, the editors, and invited authors (including teachers).
Does this new publication replace Young Children?
Teaching Young Children will not replace Young Children. The new publication is designed for readers who prefer shorter articles that present practical information in a direct and friendly writing style, with photographs used to share teaching ideas and strategies.
How frequently will you publish Teaching Young Children?
Teaching Young Children is published 5 times per year.
How can I order Teaching Young Children?
Visit the Subscribe/Purchase page to become a TYC subscriber. To order single issues, please visit the NAEYC online store.
How can I become a member of NAEYC?
The National Association for the Education of Young Children supports preschool teachers on the job—today and in the future. More than half of NAEYC’s members are educators who work with preschool children. We value you and all you do for children and families. Find out more about joining NAEYC.
Teaching Young Children Editorial Advisory Panel Members
Michael Lopez Breaux, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District/Monte Vista Early Education Center, Los Angeles, CA
Nefertiti K. Bruce, Early Childhood Specialist and National Trainer, Devereux Early Childhood Initiative, Villanova, PA
Chip Donohue, Director of Distance Learning, Erikson Institute, Chicago, IL
Penny Lawrie, Mentor Teacher, Mandala Children’s House, San Jose, CA
Minerva Perez, Mentor Teacher and Trainer, His Growing Grove Child Care Center, Castro Valley, CA
Louis M. Romei, Teacher, Garfield Public Schools, Wayne, NJ
Janis Strasser, Professor of Early Childhood Education, William Paterson University, Ridgewood, NJ
