This is the first article in a series about asking questions that foster rich conversations. Visiting a variety of preschool settings, we’ll consider the different types of questions teachers ask and listen to children’s responses.
Your preschooler is learning positive behaviors just like she’s learning new words and skills. It’s important to stay calm, patient, and consistent as you help your child understand your expectations.
When faced with challenging behavior, it’s important to focus on teaching new skills and reinforcing desired behaviors. When challenging behavior is replaced with appropriate skills, positive change is sure to follow!
Este mensaje es para recortarse, fotocopiarse y enviarse a casa con los niños como recurso para los padres. Está disponible también por internet en NAEYC.org/tyc.
Using international picture books is a powerful vehicle for teachers who want to foster children’s development of intercultural knowledge and understanding in meaningful ways.
This article examines challenging behaviors children with ASD frequently exhibit and reviews three practices teachers use in their classrooms to help children communicate verbally.
Authored by
Authored by:
Christan Coogle, Naomi L. Rahn, Jennifer R. Ottley, Ashley Zehner
The four authors describe and reflect on a cross-cultural and international exchange of data about inquiry-based teaching and learning between preschool-age children’s science engagement in the West Bank and in San Francisco.
Authored by
Authored by:
Isauro M. Escamilla, Buad Khales, Daniel R. Meier, Martha Melgoza
En NAEYC, la educación anti-prejuicio lleva mucho tiempo como el núcleo del trabajo que hacemos relativo a la raza, la justicia social, la equidad y la diversidad.
The primary focus of this special issue of Young Children is teachers’ decision making and actions within the social and cultural context of developmentally appropriate practice as it pertains to Black children.
This article outlines some of the factors that contribute to the achievement gap between African Americans and White Americans and ends with recommendations for educators, administrators, and policy makers to help equalize educational opportunities.
It is vital for early childhood educators to develop cultural awareness and essential proficiencies to effectively teach across racial and cultural differences.
The concept of teacher as ethnographer and the four dimensions of teacher cultural capital could serve as key strategies toward improving the social and academic outcomes for children of color.
This article, along with the suggested resources, provides a starting point for teachers and families seeking to do the important work of supporting young children’s learning and understanding about race and racism.
