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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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Teacher and children play with funnels at sand table.
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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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A family and teacher discuss allowing a child to freely engage in dramatic play.
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Young Children
March 1, 2017

Focus on Ethics: Ethical Finesse—A Strategy To Resolve Ethical Issues

This Focus on Ethics column asks you to consider how to respond to Mr. Jackson—the father of 4-year-old Victor—who insists that his son not be permitted to play with clothes or accessories typically associated with girls and women.

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Stephanie Feeney, Nancy K. Freeman
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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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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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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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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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Child showing his artwork on a tablet.
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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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