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Voices of Our Members

Stories from NAEYC members about their experiences and why this work is important to them.
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Blog
March 5, 2018

Playing, Exploring, and Discovering with Chores at Home

Our afternoon of raking leaves opened my eyes to the opportunities everyday chores can offer for playing, exploring, and discovering. Here are some of the chores around our home that we have found to be exciting.

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Kristin Roberts
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Young Children
March 1, 2018

The Reading Chair: March 2018

New children’s books too good to miss and one forever favorite.

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Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer
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Young Children
March 1, 2018

Making Connections. That Was Fast ...

Rhian Evans Allvin, NAEYC's CEO, reflects on four crucial lessons she has learned during her own children's encounter with high-quality early childhood education.

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Rhian Evans Allvin
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Young Children March 2018 Issue
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Young Children
Vol. 73, No. 1
March 1, 2018

March 2018

Joyful Learning in Kindergarten
YC March 2018 Issue
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School Readiness

Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families on school readiness.
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Blog
February 26, 2018

Bathtime Science

When I think about it, during the course of my son’s bath last night we touched on physics, marine biology, anatomy and acoustics, and he was squeaky clean by the end of it! 

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Sarah Erdman
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Blog
February 21, 2017

11 Reasons to Take the Kids Outside

When the kids are sad or too loud or when fights break out, taking the kids outside seems to fix everything, especially if running water, sand or soil is involved.

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Julia Luckenbill
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Articles for Families on Play

Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families on the importance of play and learning at home.
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For Families

Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
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