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Young Children
August 26, 2026

Creating a Sense of Belonging in a Toddler Classroom (Voices)

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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Liz Braddock
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Young Children
August 26, 2026

Member Spotlight: Grace Luy

Grace Luy was a former early childhood educator working in the Philippines when a very personal reason lured her back to the profession. Her son.
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Young Children
August 26, 2026

Advocacy in Action. Elevating Your Voice Through Civic Engagement

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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Daniel Hains
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Young Children
Vol. 81, No. 3
August 26, 2026

Fall 2026

Integrating Guided Play and Hands-On Learning: Insights and Applications
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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Blog
August 10, 2026

Finding My Voice in Early Childhood Education

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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Educating Young Children
June 23, 2026

Ask Hello. Play That Encourages Health, Well-Being, and Expression

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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Educating Young Children
June 23, 2026

Teaching Self-Advocacy and Social and Emotional Learning

When children develop social and emotional skills, they experience positive effects in later life, including a general sense of wellness, increased quality of life, and self-empowerment.

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Laura N. Sarchet
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Educating Young Children
June 23, 2026

Farm to Early Care and Education

Good nutrition is important for promoting healthy growth and development in young children, who are rapidly developing mentally and physically in the early years.

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Meagan K. Shedd, Avery Shedd
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Educating Young Children
June 23, 2026

6X. Sing It, Chant It, Play It

Making music and singing together are powerful ways to connect to others and share cultural knowledge and practices.

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Rebecca Anne Swartz, Kira Hamann
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Educating Young Children
June 23, 2026

Affiliate Network News

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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Educating Young Children
June 23, 2026

Advocacy in Action

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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A young child singing
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Educating Young Children
June 23, 2026

Message in a Backpack.™ Make Music Part of Your Family Routine

Children love to sing, dance, and listen to music. Besides providing joy and creativity, these activities allow children to express their ideas and emotions. They also can help to develop social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills.

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Rebecca Anne Swartz, Kira Hamann
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Teaching for Children's Well-Being and Expression

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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