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Young Children
September 1, 2018

The Reading Chair: September 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
September 1, 2018

Growing in STEM. The Design Process: Engineering Practices in Preschool

In this article, we explain why engineering practices are an important part of early STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning and share examples of exploring engineering practices.

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Jolyn Blank, Stefanie Lynch
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Young Children
September 1, 2018

Becoming a Social and Emotional Teacher: The Heart of Good Guidance

By reviewing the research, observing teacher–child interactions, and interviewing practitioners, we developed a model for social and emotional teaching with four essential components.

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Katherine M. Zinsser, Susanne A. Denham, Timothy W. Curby
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Blog
August 21, 2018

Back to School Resources to Inspire a Successful Year!

As you welcome young children back to the classroom, we’ve compiled some resources to inspire a successful school year. Teaching Young Children and Young Children are full of ideas to support your teaching all year long. Here are are some highlights.

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Georgi-Ann Clarke
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Learn about the Importance of Play and How it Connects to Learning!

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
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Article
Young Children
September 1, 2018

Learning from Birth: Ontario’s EarlyON Child and Family Centres

EarlyON Child and Family Centres are free drop-in centers in Ontario, Canada, for children birth to 6 years of age, along with their parents or other caregivers.

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Deanna Pecaski McLennan, Clara Howitt
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Article
Young Children
September 1, 2018

Engaging Extended Family and Friends in Young Children’s Education

Our Reggio-inspired lab school, experiments with ways to connect extended family and friends to the school’s everyday practices, curricula, and philosophy.

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Will Parnell, Ellie Justice, Laure Pearson Patrick
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Article
Young Children
September 1, 2018

Supporting Families: Education and Collaboration

There’s an underlying message throughout this Young Children cluster: Make forming strong relationships with families one of your top goals.

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Lisa Hansel
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Message in a Backpack

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
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Young Children
Vol. 73, No. 4
September 1, 2018

September 2018

Supporting Families: Education and Collaboration
YC September 2018 Issue
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Article
Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2018

Message in a Backpack™ Things Every Parent Should Know about Play پیام در کوله پشتی ™ تمامی آنچه که هر پدر و مادری باید درباره بازی بداند

اطمینان حاصل کنید که کودک شما به اندازه کافی زمان برای بازی کردن دارد تا اینگونه رشد ادراکی، زبانی ، جسمی ، اجتماعی و عاطفی  او تقویت شود

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Authored by: 
Laurel Bongiorno
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Article
Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2018

Encouraging Persistence and Positive Attitudes toward Math

Here are some ideas for creating a classroom culture that encourages positive feelings toward math, values hard work, and supports children in tackling challenges head-on.

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Jessica Mercer Young, Kristen E. Reed
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