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Mother and sons cooking a dish
Article
Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2017

Mensaje en la mochila™: El aprendizaje en actividades cotidianas

Este mensaje es para recortarse, fotocopiarse y enviarse a casa con los niños como recurso para los padres. Está disponible también por Internet en NAEYC.org/tyc.

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PBS KIDS and the READY TO LEARN INITIATIVE
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Illustration of Max the rabbit from a children's book by Rosemary Wells.
Article
Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2017

Now Read This! Rosemary Wells

NAEYC recommends books by Rosemary Wells, and activities to go along with them.

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Authored by: 
Joellyn Powers
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TYC August/September 2017 Issue Cover
Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 10, No. 5
August 1, 2017

August/September 2017

Then & Now: Catching Up With Our Cover Teachers
TYC August/September 2017 Issue
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Curious George reading a book
Article
Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2017

Now Read This! Curious George

Discover ways to use Curious George in your classroom or family child care program!

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Joellyn Powers
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Row of children sitting outside near a garden
Article
Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2017

Math Learning—and a Touch of Science—in the Outdoor World

The great outdoors is filled with rich opportunities for math learning—with a connection to science—that can interest and engage children in real-life problem solving.

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Deanna Pecaski McLennan
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Teacher and children play with funnels at sand table.
Article
Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2017

Deepening Families’ Understanding of Children’s Learning in Centers

If families understand all that occurs in center activities and play, they will be able to support their children’s learning during play activities at home—to be learning partners with their children.

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Faye Dismuke, Nichole Parks, Judy Jablon
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Row of children sitting outside near a garden
Article
Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2017

Aprendizaje matemático —y un toque de ciencia— en la naturaleza

The great outdoors is filled with rich opportunities for math learning—with a connection to science—that can interest and engage children in real-life problem solving.

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Deanna Pecaski McLennan
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TYC April/May 2017 Issue Cover
Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 10, No. 4
April 1, 2017

April/May 2017

Learning Centers, Curious George, Math Outdoors
TYC April/May 2017 Issue
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Child painting birdhouse
Article
Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2017

Two Homes, One Classroom: Inclusive Practices That Work

It’s not uncommon to have children in your program who spend time with parents in two different homes. Individualizing communication is an effective way to recognize and welcome diverse family structures.

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Katia González
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Teacher and preschoolers playing coding games
Article
Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2017

Creating Coding Stories and Games

Coding stories and coding games are playful, hands-on ways for children to explore and experiment with early coding.

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Deanna Pecaski McLennan
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Basketballs in a gym
Article
Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2017

March DaDness: Engaging Fathers

March DaDness was designed to invite fathers and other important males in children’s lives to participate in the children’s early learning programs.

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James Saunders
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TYC February/March 2017 Issue Cover
Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 10, No. 3
February 1, 2017

February/March 2017

Sensory Activities, Coding, March DaDness
TYC February/March 2017 Issue
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Child in poop machine in outdoor sandbox
Article
Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2016

The Poop Machine

Read the following story and teacher reflections, and use the Reflective Questions to deepen your own thinking and teaching practices.

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Nadia Jaboneta, Deb Curtis
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Children hip hop dancing
Article
Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2016

Teaching and Learning With Hip-Hop Culture

To honor their interests, support their learning, and connect with their culture, a preschool teacher decided to incorporate aspects of hip-hop culture into the curriculum.

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​Anthony Broughton
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Two preschoolers during nap time
Article
Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2016

Nap Time Is for Letting Go

Preschool staff might start using the transition to nap time as an opportunity to help children take a break from the day’s activities.

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Wendy Mendola
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Subitizing game
Article
Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2016

Message in a Backpack™ Family Math Game: Subitizing

Try this activity with your child to expose them to subitizing—the ability to “see” and recognize a small number of objects and know instantly how many there are without counting!

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Deanna Pecaski McLennan
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