Voices of Practitioners, Winter 2023, Volume 18 Thank you for reading the 2023 compilation of Voices of Practitioners! This marks the 19th year of the online journal. Members Only
Article Young ChildrenSeptember 1, 2023 The Reading Chair New children’s books too good to miss! Authored by Authored by: Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer Members Only
Article Young ChildrenSeptember 1, 2023 Coaching In Difficult Conversations: A Relationship-Based Approach Learn strategies to use when engaging in difficult coaching conversations. Authored by Authored by: Hayley Jackson, Rachel E. Schachter, Holly Hatton-Bowers, Lisa L. Knoche Members Only
Article Young ChildrenSeptember 1, 2023 Formar connexiones: Elevar el alcance y la experiencia de nuestro sector NAEYC’s efforts around the country support early childhood education, the linchpin of a child's learning and development. Authored by Authored by: Michelle Kang Members Only
Article Young ChildrenSeptember 1, 2023 Making Connections: Elevating the Impact and Expertise of Our Field NAEYC's efforts around the country support early childhood education, the linchpin of a child's learning and development. Authored by Authored by: Michelle Kang Members Only
Article Young ChildrenSeptember 1, 2023 De nuestra presidenta: Ampliar la mirada para incluir a todas las niñas y los niños Educators' broadened understanding of child development holds promise for children of color who don't speak English. Authored by Authored by: Natalie Vega O'Neil Members Only
Article Young ChildrenSeptember 1, 2023 From Our President: Broadening the Lens to Reach All Children Educators' broadened understanding of child development holds promise for children of color who don't speak English. Authored by Authored by: Natalie Vega O'Neil Members Only
Article Young ChildrenSeptember 1, 2023 Going Back to Move Forward: Applying a Lens of Sankofa to the Study of Child Development and Learning Educators can use ancient understandings--such as Sankofa--to learn about and address gaps in the study of child development and learning. Authored by Authored by: Toni Denese Sturdivant Members Only
Blog August 30, 2023 New School Year; Guidance from DAP Find a variety of DAP resources to prepare for back-to-school. Authored by Authored by: Susan Friedman Members Only
Book August 25, 2023 Spotlight on Young Children: Challenging Behavior Learn more about Spotlight on Young Children: Challenging Behavior Authored by Authored by: Charis L. Wahman, Janice K. Lee Members Only
Book August 25, 2023 Healthy Young Children, Sixth Edition Learn more about Healthy Young Children, Sixth Edition Authored by Authored by: Alicia L. Haupt, MD, Brittany Massare, MD, Jennifer Nizer, MEd, Manjula Paul, CRNP‑Fam, MSN, MPH, Louis A. Valenti Members Only
Book January 22, 2024 Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment, Volume 2 Learn more about Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment, Volume 2 Authored by Authored by: Hilary Seitz Members Only
Article Young ChildrenJune 1, 2023 Rocking and Rolling. Speak Out: Supporting Families in Advocacy Use these strategies to help parents advocate for their children. Authored by Authored by: Kristen Johnson, Amanda Perez Members Only
Featured Sessions View the schedule at a glance for each day of the 2023 Professional Learning Institute. Members Only
Book July 31, 2023 Hear Our Voices! Engaging in Partnerships that Honor Families Learn more about Hear Our Voices! Authored by Authored by: Bweikia Foster Steen Members Only
Article Teaching Young ChildrenApril 3, 2023 Ask Hello. How Do You Use Loose Parts and Other Objects in the Dramatic Play and Kitchen Centers? Early childhood educators share ideas for how to use loose parts. Members Only
Article Teaching Young ChildrenApril 3, 2023 Hand Hygiene: Reducing the Spread of Infectious Diseases in Programs Proper hand hygiene prevents illness among children and staff. Authored by Authored by: Abbey Alkon, Timothy R. Shope Members Only
Blog March 3, 2023 The Power of Pause: Moments of Silence and Early Emotional and Language Development This blog offers several strategies educators can use to embrace moments of silence in their interactions with young children and to reflect on that practice. Authored by Authored by: Nodelyn Abayan Members Only
Issue Young Children Vol. 78, No. 1 March 1, 2023 Spring 2023 Developmentally Appropriate Assessment Practices: Gathering, Understanding, and Using Information This issue of Young Children examines developmentally appropriate and equitable assessment practices for early childhood settings. Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Rocking and Rolling: Bringing Observation and Documentation to Life in Infant and Toddler Settings Teachers can follow this three-step process to guide the interpretation of their observations of infants and toddlers. Authored by Authored by: Rebecca Parlakian Members Only