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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Mensaje en la mochila: Receta de burbujas

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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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Swings!

Back and forth, back and forth—the swings on our school playground are always in use. But did you know that swinging is much more than just fun? There are many benefits that make swinging an important childhood activity.

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Authored by: 
Condie Ward
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Girl blowing bubbles
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Preschool Play Plans: Bubbling Over with Fun!

This is the first article in a TYC series, Preschool Play Plans, to get children moving, interacting, and laughing—without electronics.

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Authored by: 
Blakely Bundy, ​Diane E. Levin
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Children blowing bubbles in field
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Message in a Backpack™ Bubbles: Family Play Plan

Support your child’s learning with bubble play! Watch your child play to see what interests him. It’ll also help you figure out what questions to ask to expand his learning.
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The Block Book, Third Edition
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January 1, 1996

The Block Book, Third Edition

Discover exciting possibilities for block play

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Authored by: 
Elisabeth S. Hirsch
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Mud: Explore and Learn

June 29th is International Mud Day but you can play and learn with mud all year long!
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Explore the Great Outdoors with Your Child

For a child, everything is new—even the tiniest things are interesting and exciting. In today’s entertainment-driven world, exploring the outdoors is an opportunity for children to actively engage in learning. Here are a few steps to explore outdoors.
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