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Knowledgeable and Engaged Young Citizens: Social Studies in Early Childhood

Spring 2024

children in a play kitchen

Too often, social studies is missing from children’s daily learning. This issue of Young Children offers in-depth explanations and powerful examples of social studies teaching and learning in action. Explore how you can intentionally integrate the skills, knowledge, and dispositions children need to understand and actively participate in their local communities and beyond.

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Knowledgeable and Engaged Young Citizens: Social Studies in Early Childhood

Annie Moses

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Toward An Equity-Centered Approach to Early Childhood Social Studies

Anna Falkner, Noreen Naseem Rodríguez

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Rocking and Rolling. Supporting Curiosity and Inquiry in Early Social Studies

Anna Falkner, Noreen Naseem Rodríguez

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Powering Up: Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning for Young Engaged Citizens

Crystal N. Wise, Betül Demiray Sandıraz, Melanie M. McCormick, Anne-Lise Halvorsen

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Using Historical Fiction with Young Children to Spark Historical Inquiry with Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Lenses

Leslie La Croix, Bweikia Foster Steen, Colleen K. Vesely

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For Liberty and Justice for All: Play as a Vehicle for Democratic Citizenship Skills

Erin M. Casey, Tabitha Christie, Rebecca Waggoner

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Learning, Practicing, and Exhibiting Leadership: Helping Children Develop as Classroom Leaders

Emily Dorsey, Natalie Danner, Alisha L. Lewis, Michaelene M. Ostrosky

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From Our President. Creating NAEYC Position Statements: Your Voice Matters

Natalie Vega O'Neil

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De nuestra presidenta. La creación de las declaraciones de posición de NAEYC: Su voz importa

Natalie Vega O'Neil

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Making Connections. Many Members, One Purpose

Michelle Kang

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Formar connexiones. Muchos miembros, un solo propósito

Michelle Kang

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Member Spotlight: Brent Spears

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A Closer Look: Research and Risk Taking in Teacher Preparation (Voices)

Maleka Donaldson

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Integrating the Arts into Preschool Literacy Practices

Juli-Anna Aerila, Merja Kauppinen, Johanna Lähteelä, Mari Siipola

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Viewpoint. Creating Worlds Through Words: Listening to and Learning from Child-Initiated, Peer-Directed Conversations

Ron Grady

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The Reading Chair

Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer

Audience: Teacher