Five important impacts on the child, and significant, lasting returns for their families, the communities in which they live and work, and the economic and social strength of society as a whole
هل كان الأطفال المشتركين في هذه الأنشطة يدركون أنهم يشاركون في دروس الحساب؟ المرجح هو أنهم لم يكونوا يعلمون. ولكنهم كانوا بالفعل يتعلمون الحساب من خلال ما أُطلِق عليه التعلم من خلال اللعب
Although some people may believe that frequent opportunities for playful learning outdoors, including explorations of nature, are merely niceties, we believe they are critical for healthy whole child development.
As an early childhood educator, I have thought of myself as an emergent teacher who follows my students’ lead and supports their explorations. The children's interest in building a command center challenged me to follow their lead.
Here we highlight a few posts from a conversation about Fathers Day. See how a discussion on gift ideas for Father’s Day became an exploration of ways to be inclusive of all families.
If we want to fully extend America’s promise of a world-class education to the next generation, our country must prioritize and implement a bold vision of family and values that is rooted in the early years.
If you’ve visited NAEYC.org lately, you’ve seen our tagline: Promoting high-quality early learning by connecting practice, policy, and research It’s not just a slogan, it’s our guiding principle—and it’s exemplified by the May issue of Young Children.
