Families’ insights into code switching, the sequence of second language acquisition, and language transference and development help teachers create a welcoming and supportive setting for children.
Read the Winter 2015 issue of Voices of Practitioners. Articles include "The Effect of Peer Support on Transitions of a Child with Autism" and "Teacher Research as a Form of Inspiration, Influence, and Mentoring."
In this issue of Young Children, we present a collection of articles demonstrating some of the ways individuals, both inside and outside of classrooms and care settings, provide support to those working with young children.
Teachers play an important role as they offer families guidance on their children's media use at home so it’s good news that there’s new advice for families on managing digital media from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
It’s not always easy to answer children’s questions, but encouraging their curiosity is an important part of helping them grow. Here are some ways that you can encourage your child’s curiosity at home.
It’s not always easy to answer children’s questions, but encouraging their curiosity is an important part of helping them grow. Here are some ways that you can encourage your child’s curiosity at home.
Recent findings from an evaluation of Tennessee’s voluntary pre-k programs have prompted waves of commentary from a host of national and state media. The headlines include words like “shocking,” “bucks conventional wisdom,” “calls into question”
There’s no need to break the bank when looking for interesting tools and explorations for preschoolers! NAEYC staff went to the local dollar store and were inspired by these 10 items.
Preschool children learn by having tangible topics to engage with about subjects they can observe and experience in a stimulating and dynamic environment, but where do we find such topics?
The first schools for the very young in the United States did not include playgrounds because they were established prior to the concept of a playground.
Children—informed by experiences in their homes, communities, and society as a whole—bring their own ideas about gender-appropriate materials and activities to the classroom.
Developing a sense of place through geographic experiences helps build the social and emotional foundation children need and will one day use as adults.
