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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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Girl hugging father in classroom
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Being a Helper: Supporting Children to Feel Safe and Secure after Disasters

Disasters can be defined as unexpected, disturbing, and stress-inducing events. They may be natural, like hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes, or the result of human intervention, like mass shootings.

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Authored by: 
​Laura J. Colker
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Girl playing with mathematical board game
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Play Games, Learn Math! Two Numbers: Games with Cards and Dice

Developmentally appropriate math games are playful and interactive, engaging children’s attention and sparking their curiosity. Activities that tap into this natural enthusiasm promote strong mathematical thinking.

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Authored by: 
Kristen E. Reed, Jessica Mercer Young
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Message from Rhian

We know our members are our strongest advocates, and we are here to help you make your voice heard. NAEYC has several ways for you to get involved.

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Authored by: 
Rhian Evans Allvin
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Article
Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Now Read This! Steve Light

Steve Light’s books are inspired by the interests and questions of the children in his preschool class. Read on for some more great ideas from Steve’s books that will inspire the children in your classroom.

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Authored by: 
Joellyn Powers
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The Block Book, Third Edition
Book
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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