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Technology and Interactive Media: Position Statement

Created by NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center, this positon statment was created to guide educators in applying the principles of development and learning when considering the use of cutting-edge technologies and new media.
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Technology and Media

Use NAEYC's resources to guide you as you make choices about how to use technology and media with young children.
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Including All Children in Making and Tinkering!

With the open-ended experiences of making and tinkering, you can give a child like this access to a whole world of learning and expression.

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Authored by: 
Karen Nemeth, Pamela Brillante
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Feature Teacher: Aurora Hernandez

Meet Aurora! Aurora Hernandez is a general education preschool teacher in an inclusion classroom at San Miguel Early Education School, in San Francisco, California.
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Supporting Language: Culturally Rich Dramatic Play

In Mrs. Ramos’s classroom, the children’s conversations about their family activities led them to create a panaderia in the dramatic play center.

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Authored by: 
Irasema Salinas-González, María G. Arreguín, Iliana Alanís
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Mensaje en la mochila: Los sonidos y la música de animales

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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Authored by: 
H. Ellie Falter
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

The TA-DA! Curriculum

Some time ago, I wrote an article called “The Boo-Boo Curriculum”, which reminded readers that every moment contains countless opportunities for exciting learning experiences and meaningful time together with children.

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Authored by: 
Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

11x: Keys to Supporting Children with Allergies

Allergies are very common among preschool children, so it’s important to know about different ones and how to support the children in your care.

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Authored by: 
Jeanne Galbraith
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Repurposing Creative Finds for Creative Minds: Thinking Outside the Box

Many early childhood programs and family child care providers are on a tight budget, but having a well-stocked, developmentally appropriate learning space doesn’t have to break the bank.

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Authored by: 
Lisa Mufson Bresson
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Message in a Backpack™ Make Animal Music

There are lots of ways to be playful and support your child’s learning. Here are some ideas for how to connect children’s love of animals to musical exploration.

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H. Ellie Falter
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Play Games, Learn Math! Playing with Patterns

Recognizing patterns helps children make sense of the world around them and feel confident because they can predict what comes next.

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Kristen E. Reed, Jessica Mercer Young
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

When Things Don’t Go as Planned

Read the following story and teacher reflections from Matthew Lawrence, and use the Reflective Questions below to deepen your own thinking and shape your teaching practices.

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Authored by: 
Matthew Lawrence, Deb Curtis
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Now Read This! Pattern Books

When helping your preschoolers understand how to identify, label, and describe patterns, let these books assist you!

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Authored by: 
Jessica Mercer Young, Kristen E. Reed
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TYC December/January 2018
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Teaching Young Children
Vol. 11, No. 2
December 1, 2017

December/January 2018

Play with Patterns & Creative Finds
TYC December/January 2018 Issue
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