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Young Children
March 1, 2024

Toward An Equity-Centered Approach to Early Childhood Social Studies

In this article, we follow Ms. Mena’s kindergartners’ lead to imagine an approach to early childhood social studies that makes space and time for inquiry into compelling social studies questions.

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Anna Falkner, Noreen Naseem Rodríguez
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Teaching Young Children
January 2, 2024

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Library for Preschool Settings

Because books are a gateway for children to learn more about themselves and others, it's important to create class libraries that celebrate differences and promote inclusivity.

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Suzanne Metcalf, Rebecca Chrystal, Michelle Siosan Hyman
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Introduction: Using Identity Narratives to Inform ECE Practice

The authors in this collection examine their own identities by looking at their histories; reflecting on how their identities that arise from group memberships influence their teaching.

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Authored by: 
Barbara Henderson, Isauro M. Escamilla, Megina Baker, Amanda Branscombe, Maleka Donaldson, Debra Murphy, Andrew J. Stremmel
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Teaching Young Children
Vol. 17, No. 1
October 2, 2023

Fall 2023

Advancing Equity in Preschool: Practical Strategies
Teaching Young Children is NAEYC's magazine for anyone who works with preschoolers. Colorful, informative, and easy-to-read, TYC is packed full of teaching ideas, strategies, and tips.
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Teaching Young Children
July 1, 2022

Ask Hello. Different Approaches to Family Trees

In this month's edition of Ask HELLO, we hear how some teachers approach classroom family trees for children who may be living with someone who is not a biological parent.
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Teaching Young Children
July 1, 2022

Creating Anti-Racist Early Childhood Spaces

To create equitable classrooms and programs, early childhood educators must embrace the concepts of anti-racism and use it to inform their classroom practices.

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Authored by: 
Rosemarie Allen, Dorothy L. Shapland, Jen Neitzel, Iheoma U. Iruka
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Article
Young Children
March 1, 2022

Toward Pro-Black Early Childhood Teacher Education

In this article, we share a few practices (of many) that we use to prepare preservice teachers as anti-racist, pro-Black educators.

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Authored by: 
Meir Muller, Eliza G. Braden, Susi Long, Gloria Swindler Boutte, Kamania Wynter-Hoyte
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NAEYC Publishes Book on Integrating the Learning Stories Approach

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
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Article
Young Children
June 1, 2021

Viewpoint. Creating Anti-Racist Early Childhood Spaces

In this article, we outline the past and present along with strategies for creating anti-racist early childhood spaces.

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Authored by: 
Rosemarie Allen, Dorothy L. Shapland, Jen Neitzel, Iheoma U. Iruka
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