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The NAEYC blog aims to increase general awareness and engage the public in thoughtful discussion around topics and themes related to early childhood education. We share NAEYC initiatives and explore what’s new, upcoming, timely, or topical in the early childhood field.

We have expanded the focus of the blog to also include content that families might find useful. Tip: to view blog posts intended for families only, use the “Refine” box to the right and click on the box  next to "NAEYC General" and then select “For Families Blog”.

Note: Blog posts do not necessarily reflect the views of NAEYC.

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October 1, 2015

Making Sense of the Tennessee Voluntary Pre-K Study

Recent findings from an evaluation of Tennessee’s voluntary pre-k programs have prompted waves of commentary from a host of national and state media. The headlines include words like “shocking,” “bucks conventional wisdom,” “calls into question”

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Authored by: 
Kyle Snow
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September 8, 2015

We Won't Bridge the Achievement Gap Until We Bridge the Word Gap

In 1995 a world-famous study by researchers Betty Hart and Todd Risley found that some children heard thirty million fewer words by their 4th birthdays than others. The children who heard more words were better prepared when they entered school

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Authored by: 
Dana Suskind
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June 22, 2015

Mud Brought Them Together

They enjoyed each other like they never had before in that muddy corner of the back yard.

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Authored by: 
Susan Friedman
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June 12, 2015

Saturday Mornings with Dad

It’s a space where men can talk about topics like napping, share with one another the best deals on diapers, and at the same time talk about their interests like sports, motorcycles, or computer games.

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Authored by: 
Robert Capuozzo
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March 23, 2015

Tacos Anyone? Preschoolers Investigate a Taco Truck

Student teachers Briana Guillory and Kaitlen Perkins thought about children’s interests and noticed that so much of their students' dramatic play centered on preparing and cooking food. Read how they got prepared for Tasty Tuesday during NAEYC's WOYC!

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Authored by: 
Cate Heroman, Kaitlen Perkins, Briana Guillory
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December 7, 2014

My Electronics-Free Holiday

Even children know—the best holidays are the ones where family and friends are thoughtful and enjoy spending time together.

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Authored by: 
Lauren Baker
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August 25, 2014

Big and Small – Adventures with a Toddler

Together we made it through her first year in our classroom. And we are back together for the summer, one year later. 

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Authored by: 
Julia Luckenbill
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June 27, 2014

Engaging Toddlers in Nature Play

If your aim is to instill respect and love for all things wild, try these simple activities with children ages three months to two years old.

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Authored by: 
Monica Wiedel-Lubinski
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August 1, 2013

Should Teachers Have Cell Phones in the Classroom?

What are your thoughts on teachers having cell phones in the classroom? Does your program have a policy on personal cell phone use?

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Authored by: 
Georgi-Ann Clarke
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Celebrating Lunar New Year 2025

Lunar New year provides an opportunity to come together, regardless of our backgrounds or beliefs, Asian or not, and appreciate the beauty of our shared humanity.

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Authored by: 
Iris Chin Ponte, Debbie LeeKeenan, Sandy Baba
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