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the cover of the publication, young children, spring 2024
Issue
Young Children
Vol. 79, No. 1
March 1, 2024

Spring 2024

Knowledgeable and Engaged Young Citizens: Social Studies in Early Childhood
This issue of Young Children offers in-depth explanations and powerful examples of social studies teaching and learning in action.
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The cover of the Winter 2024 edition of TYC.
Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 17, No. 2
January 2, 2024

Winter 2024

Literacy Practices for Preschool
Teaching Young Children is NAEYC's magazine for anyone who works with preschoolers. Colorful, informative, and easy-to-read, TYC is packed full of teaching ideas, strategies, and tips.
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Teaching Young Children
January 2, 2024

Leveraging the Environment to Ignite Children’s Literacy Learning

Focusing on the ecology of the classroom allows educators to intentionally create opportunities throughout the learning day to foster children’s early literacy and language skills.

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Authored by: 
Leslie La Croix, Kimberly Sanders Austin, Christine Pegorraro Schull, Sara E. Miller, Julie K. Kidd
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Teaching Young Children
January 2, 2024

Creating Dramatic Play Areas That Support Literacy Development

By incorporating literacy materials into dramatic play areas, teachers can create spaces and scenarios that foster children’s literacy learning.

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Authored by: 
Jemmael Joseph
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Two children reading a book.
Article
Teaching Young Children
January 2, 2024

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Library for Preschool Settings

Because books are a gateway for children to learn more about themselves and others, it's important to create class libraries that celebrate differences and promote inclusivity.

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Authored by: 
Suzanne Metcalf, Rebecca Chrystal, Michelle Siosan Hyman
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Article
Teaching Young Children
January 2, 2024

Literacy Learning Using Large-Format Class Books

Learn how large, floor-based class books can be used to promote early literacy skills.

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Authored by: 
Amanda Wilson, Sarah Ramsey
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An Innocent Question Packed with Opportunity

Author Maria Beteta describes how an innocent question became an opportunity to explore powerful concepts such as identity, culture, self-perception, differences, and similarities that connect us all.

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Authored by: 
Maria Jose Beteta
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