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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”.


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September 7, 2016

Why NAEYC Student Membership is Worth the Investment

As a student member of NAEYC, you also have exclusive access to digital interest forums covering nearly 30 unique topic areas, including a student forum. Interest forums provide a digital means of expand your network of early childhood professionals

Authored by

Authored by: 
​Jenifer Fuller
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Blog
August 29, 2016

Ensuring Best Practice: Program, State, and National Quality Improvement Initiative

Ensuring Best Practice: Program, State, and National Quality Improvement Initiative

Authored by

Authored by: 
Susan Friedman
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Blog
August 18, 2016

How a Cooking Class Became a Lesson in Engaging Children

We left with a much richer understanding of the foods in the region, a great set of recipes to recreate back in the states, and a role model in Lily for finding ways to engage children’s interests.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Mary Harrill
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Blog
August 12, 2016

Back to School: Why Creating Classroom Community is So Important

The children in my class contribute to classroom rules and participate in discussions with teachers about fair consequences. Early in the year, we create a classroom manifesto that distills the community’s belief system

Authored by

Authored by: 
Kate Kane
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Blog
August 9, 2016

Transitioning from Kindergarten to First Grade: It’s Not Always Easy

Here are some other helpful tips to assist your child in his or her adjustment to school.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Caroline Cummings
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Blog
July 26, 2016

From Rolling Over to Jumping in Puddles: Moving and Grooving with Infants and Toddlers

Here are some ways that families can support these their child's new skills as they develop.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Julia Luckenbill
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Blog
July 21, 2016

Finding the Nuggets and Identifying White Noise: Making Sense of Recent Reports on Teacher Preparation

Looking for some summer reading to inform your thinking on how to advance the profession? Recent reports offer research, policy recommendations, and thought leadership about ways to advance the preparation of early childhood educators

Authored by

Authored by: 
Mary Harrill
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Blog
July 18, 2016

Early Childhood Education Belongs to Everyone

Early childhood education is something everyone can support. From brain scientists to economists and from parents to governors, Americans of all backgrounds know we need to invest in our nation’s youngest children

Authored by

Authored by: 
​Jerilyn Gamble
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Blog
July 1, 2016

Investing Early: The Best Sort of Nation-Building

The future of our country is being built on our work in early childhood development. We all must play a role in helping every child succeed

Authored by

Authored by: 
David Lawrence
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Blog
June 30, 2016

Celebrating the Fourth with Young Children: Fireworks Can Be Scary But There Are Plenty of Ways to Have Fun!

Here are some ways families can celebrate the 4th without the fireworks - if they’re too scary for your kids.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Lena Salzbank
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Blog
June 17, 2016

Making, Tinkering, and The Toy Store Project

What happens when you give a young child a cardboard box? They turn it into a car, a robot, a doghouse, or a spaceship. Children are natural makers

Authored by

Authored by: 
Cate Heroman, Kerry Sheldon, Sarah West
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Blog
June 9, 2016

Returning to Teaching—Empowered by PDI

he best part of PDI is that the sessions are as applicable as they are informative. Here are my top three takeaways as a first-time attendee,

Authored by

Authored by: 
Teresa Narey
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Blog
June 2, 2016

Supporting High-Quality EarlyEd for Dual Language Learners

From the cognitive benefits it promotes to the future professional advantages it confers, the scientific consensus confirms that bilingualism is a strength and an asset.
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Blog
May 20, 2016

The Early Childhood Workforce Gains Global Attention

The new Early Childhood Workforce Initiative will take a holistic multisector approach, with a focus on a variety of roles, including teachers, home visitors, mentors, coaches, supervisors, trainers, and program managers

Authored by

Authored by: 
​Joan Lombardi
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Blog
May 10, 2016

STEM Starts Early!

On April 21, NAEYC, along with many other educational organizations, researchers and thought leaders, helped kick off a White House Early Learning STEM initiative!

Authored by

Authored by: 
Susan Friedman
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Blog
May 3, 2016

The Profession, Advanced*

Join us on a trip ten years into the future, to May 1, 2026…Today, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the year that the tide began to turn for early childhood education — and early childhood educators.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Rhian Evans Allvin
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Blog
April 27, 2016

Teaching and Learning With Children's Books

This blog post introduces the cluster (themed group of articles) for the May issue of NAEYC's journal, Young Children

Authored by

Authored by: 
Susan Friedman
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Blog
April 22, 2016

Standing Together Against Suspension and Expulsion in Early Childhood Education

Solving the problem of suspensions and expulsions in early childhood education, which are disproportionately experienced by children and families of color, is a collective and systemic responsibility
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Blog
April 11, 2016

Understanding the Power of Parent Involvement

As their children’s first teachers, parents have an amazing opportunity to nurture their children’s growth and development and to advocate for their education. And many parents want to be involved in their children’s education

Authored by

Authored by: 
​Donna Kirkwood, Ph.D
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April 7, 2016

Back When You Knew I Loved You

You taught me and I taught you. We were companions and while you may have forgotten me, I will never forget you!

Authored by

Authored by: 
Cecilia Maron-Puntarelli
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