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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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Authored by: 
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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Authored by: 
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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Authored by: 
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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Authored by: 
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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Authored by: 
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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Authored by: 
​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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Authored by: 
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!

Authored by

Authored by: 
Deanna Pecaski McLennan
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TYC December/January 2017 Issue Cover
Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 10, No. 2
December 1, 2016

December/January 2017

Subitizing, Hip-Hop, and Nap Time
TYC December/January 2017 Issue
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Two children playing outside under  long bamboo poles
Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2016

Preschoolers Play With Bamboo

Bamboo is a unique natural material that can provide days—even months!—of exploration for preschool children.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Condie Ward
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photo of Herve Tullet - older Caucasian man with white hair and round glasses
Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2016

Now Read This! Hervé Tullet

Hervé Tullet is an innovative children’s book author known in France as “the prince of preschool books.”
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Child examines rotting vegetables in windowsill
Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2016

La descompuesta verdad: ¡Descubrir la descomposición!

On a summer day, three preschool teachers and an early education consultant met to draft a unit on decay. They used this planning session to design a curriculum specific to their own group of children and families on pumpkin decay.

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Authored by: 
Bonnie Blagojevic, Victoria Grotton, Suzen Polk-Hoffses, Karen Thomes
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Child examines rotting vegetables in windowsill
Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2016

The Rotten Truth—Discovering Decay!

On a summer day, three preschool teachers and an early education consultant met to draft a unit on decay. They used this planning session to design a curriculum specific to their own group of children and families on pumpkin decay.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Bonnie Blagojevic, Victoria Grotton, Suzen Polk-Hoffses, Karen Thomes
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Child using sculpting techniques
Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2016

Message in a Backpack™ Making at Home

Here are some ideas for making at home to encourage children to experiment, explore, and create!
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TYC October/November 2016 Issue Cover
Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 10, No. 1
October 1, 2016

October/November 2016

Decay, Hervé Tullet, Counting
TYC October/November 2016 Issue
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Children and teacher with red ball at table
Article
Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2016

Welcoming Dual Language Learners

It's important for teachers to create a welcoming environment for children and families from all cultures and who speak different languages. Here are a few quick tips.
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