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November 1, 2016

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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

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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Susan Friedman
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October 24, 2016

Teacher Research: The Role of Higher Education

NAEYC has long supported teacher research efforts in the early childhood field, as it advances the field’s understanding of child development and produces creative approaches to building high-quality learning experiences for young children.

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Authored by: 
Mary Harrill
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Early Ed for President
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October 24, 2016

It’s Not Too Late! 5 Ways to Get Involved with Early Ed for President

Here are five things you can do - in just five minutes per day - to join the movement and make sure early childhood education is being embraced on the road to the White House (and the state house, and the school house!)

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Amanda DiScala
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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.

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Condie Ward
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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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Young Children
September 1, 2016

Our Proud Heritage: Two Teachers Look Back—The Ypsilanti Perry Preschool, Part I

We are honored to present this column about a milestone in 20th century American early care and education—the Perry Preschool in Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1962 to 1967. (A second column on the preschool will follow in the November 2016 issue of Young Children.

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Louise Derman-Sparks, Evelyn K. Moore
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Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2016

Now Read This! Books That Encourage Making

These stories bring to life the materials, processes, and mindsets that reflect the goals of making as learning.
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Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2016

10X: Using Technology to Engage Families

Here are 10 tips on using technology to engage families that support their young children's early learning and strengthen home-school relationships.

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​Ana Blagojevic
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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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July 18, 2016

Early Childhood Education Belongs to Everyone

Early childhood education is something everyone can support. From brain scientists to economists and from parents to governors, Americans of all backgrounds know we need to invest in our nation’s youngest children

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​Jerilyn Gamble
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July 1, 2016

Investing Early: The Best Sort of Nation-Building

The future of our country is being built on our work in early childhood development. We all must play a role in helping every child succeed

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David Lawrence
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Young Children
July 1, 2016

Snapdragons and Math: Using Creativity to Inspire, Motivate, and Engage

This article gives an example of an arts infusion lesson that embraces creativity, describes the process of implementing the lesson and the resulting understanding demonstrated by the students.

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Authored by: 
Tracey Hunter-Doniger
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