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Children engage during circle time with a teacher.

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Teaching Young Children

October 2, 2023

Ask Hello. “Should Children Sit During Circle Time?”

Educators offer options to sitting during circle time.

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An unhappy child sitting at a table with others.

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Teaching Young Children

October 2, 2023

A Three-Step Approach to Help Children Navigate Conflict

Teachers can follow a three-step strategy to help children resolve conflicts and develop self-regulation skills.

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Authored by:

Kyla McRoy, Hope K. Gerde, Laurie Linscott

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Teaching Young Children

October 2, 2023

8X. Difficult Conversations About Equity: Strategies for Working with Families

Follow these eight strategies to navigate difficult conversations about equity.

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Authored by:

Bethany Parker, Amy Wilson-Ratliff

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a child wearing a baseball hat holding a worm outside

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Teaching Young Children

October 2, 2023

Understanding and Supporting Gender Diversity and Expression in Preschool

The authors share how they have thought about and made decisions related to understanding and supporting children's gender identity.

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Authored by:

Nicole Dravillas-Fravel, Encian Pastel

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a happy child sitting in a wheelchair and a child with specialized glasses in the background

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Teaching Young Children

October 2, 2023

Inclusive Preschool Settings: Strategies to Support Children’s Development in the Physical Domain

In partnership with families and specialists, one teacher transformed her learning environment to help children actively and safely engage in motor activities.

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Authored by:

Shruti Gadkari

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Teaching Young Children

October 2, 2023

The Moments that Changed Us: Two Perspectives on Reflective and Intentional Practice

Early childhood educators reflect on issue of equity in their own teaching.

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Authored by:

Leah Welch-Jackson, Lisa Cheim

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Planned Changes to Accreditation

Same quality accreditation, a new simpler process!

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

The Reading Chair

New children’s books too good to miss!

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Authored by:

Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer

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a portrait of influential early childhood educator, Susie Weems Wheeler

Article

Young Children

September 1, 2023

Our Proud Heritage. Susie Weems Wheeler: A Portrait of Professionalism in Action

Read about Susie Weems Wheeler, a pioneer early childhood educator and leader.

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Authored by:

Alisha Wheeler

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

Tapping Playful Research to Create an Inclusive Classroom Community (Voices)

A teacher research group supported the creation of an inclusive classroom community.

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Authored by:

Athina Ntoulia

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

Introduction to Athina Ntoulia’s “Tapping Playful Research to Create an Inclusive Classroom Community”

Voices editors introduce the Voices of Practitioners article by Athina Ntoulia.

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Authored by:

Ben Mardell, Megina Baker

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A group of children picking vegetables off of a tray outside.

Article

Young Children

September 1, 2023

Member Spotlight: Priscilla Congdon

Meet Priscilla Congdon of Coastal Kids Preschool in Damariscotta, Maine.

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

Formar connexiones: Elevar el alcance y la experiencia de nuestro sector

NAEYC’s efforts around the country support early childhood education, the linchpin of a child's learning and development.

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Authored by:

Michelle Kang

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

Making Connections: Elevating the Impact and Expertise of Our Field

NAEYC's efforts around the country support early childhood education, the linchpin of a child's learning and development.

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Authored by:

Michelle Kang

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A portrait of Natalie Vega O'Neil, NAEYC Governing Board president

Article

Young Children

September 1, 2023

De nuestra presidenta: Ampliar la mirada para incluir a todas las niñas y los niños

Educators' broadened understanding of child development holds promise for children of color who don't speak English.

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Authored by:

Natalie Vega O'Neil

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

From Our President: Broadening the Lens to Reach All Children

Educators' broadened understanding of child development holds promise for children of color who don't speak English.

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Authored by:

Natalie Vega O'Neil

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A child playing with blocks on the floor.

Article

Young Children

September 1, 2023

Going Back to Move Forward: Applying a Lens of Sankofa to the Study of Child Development and Learning

Educators can use ancient understandings--such as Sankofa--to learn about and address gaps in the study of child development and learning.

Authored by

Authored by:

Toni Denese Sturdivant

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Article

Young Children

September 1, 2023

Viewpoint. Family/Community Contexts and the Problem of Half-Truths in Early Childhood Education: Learning from Barbara Bowman

Read about Barbara Bowman's perspective on the relationship between child development and classroom practice.

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Authored by:

Patricia (“Patsy”) M. Cooper

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

Shifting from a Classroom of Reluctant Compliance to a Classroom of Responsive Curiosity

This article presents a three-part playful learning framework to help educators move from a culture of compliance to one of agency and curiosity.

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Authored by:

Elias Blinkoff, Charlotte Anne Wright, Molly Scott, Katelyn Fletcher, Allyson S. Masters, Hande Ilgaz, Lien Vu, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff

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Children wearing backpacks head back to school.

Blog

August 30, 2023

New School Year; Guidance from DAP

Find a variety of DAP resources to prepare for back-to-school.

Authored by

Authored by:

Susan Friedman

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