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Young Children
November 1, 2018

From Puddles to Pigeons: Learning about Nature in Cities

Parents, educators, and other primary caregivers might not realize that a small patch of grass, a single tree, and a walk to the store are opportunities to observe nature, generate questions, and conduct experiments to find answers.

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Authored by: 
Marion Goldstein, Lisa Famularo, Jamie Kynn
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YC November 2016 Issue
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Young Children
Vol. 71, No. 5
November 1, 2016

November 2016

Teaching and Learning in Cities
YC November 2016 Issue
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Young Children
November 1, 2016

Read the Full Issue (November 2016)

Young Children's November 2016 issue is available as a PDF for members only. Please see the link below.
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Young Children
November 1, 2016

Seven Ideas for Early Childhood Educators Teaching in Cities

In this issue of Young Children, we share seven stories of best practice, innovative ideas, and new research related to teaching young children in urban programs.

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Authored by: 
Susan Friedman
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Young Children
September 1, 2015

Our Proud Heritage—Playground: A Historical Context

The first schools for the very young in the United States did not include playgrounds because they were established prior to the concept of a playground.

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Authored by: 
​Timothy A. Kinard
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