It’s no wonder these three books have stood the test of time: they feature lovable characters and interesting stories, and children are likely to ask to hear them again and again.
Last month, NAEYC continued with the second iteration of our successful online book club, as members were invited to read Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children’s Thinking, by Janis Strasser and Lisa Mufson Bresson.
In this article, the author discusses what parents told her about sharing adoption stories with their children and considers the importance of using stories to represent adopted children.
As the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” Ella Jenkins has spent more than 50 years working with children and teachers, helping educators incorporate music, diverse cultures, games, and movement into their early childhood programs.
By the end of a year in a literacy-rich preschool program, a typical older 4-year-old can often name at least 18 or 19 uppercase letters and 16 or 17 lowercase letters.
Using books as inspiration for nurturing children’s early math language and understanding of math concepts is a natural fit for early education settings.
Thanks to a nationwide parent education initiative called Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR), an increasing number of librarians are focusing on helping parents interact with their young children in meaningful ways to increase vocabulary development.
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Donna C. Celano, Jillian J. Knapczyk, Susan B. Neuman
Using international picture books is a powerful vehicle for teachers who want to foster children’s development of intercultural knowledge and understanding in meaningful ways.
