Teaching for Children's Well-Being and Expression
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This issue of Educating Young Children elevates practical ideas for and real-life examples of fostering children’s health, well-being, and creative expression. Each article outlines why these areas of development are so important and how educators can address them with different age groups.
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Message from the CEO
Michelle Kang
Celebrating NAEYC’s Centennial
Professional Journeys: Carlyn Rahynes
Advice for Educators Who Aspire to Leadership Roles
Sparking Creative Expression Through Community Connections: The Trash Art Project
Jennalee Johnson
6X. Sing It, Chant It, Play It! Incorporating Music Throughout the Learning Day
Rebecca Anne Swartz and Kira Hamann
Message in a Backpack™. Make Music Part of Your Family Routine
Rebecca Anne Swartz and Kira Hamann
Nurturing Healthy Habits Within the STEAM Curriculum: A Guide for Teacher Planning
Sydney Yance, Chelsea Pansé-Barone, Julie C. Parker, and Lori Elmore-Staton
5X. Honoring Body Diversity in Early Childhood Settings
Anne Valauri
Farm to Early Care and Education: Partnering with Families to Support Children’s Health and Nutrition
Meagan K. Shedd and Avery Shedd
Teaching Self-Advocacy and Social and Emotional Learning
Laura N. Sarchet
Ask HELLO. Play That Encourages Health, Well-Being, and Expression