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Young Children
July 1, 2018

(The Many Benefits of Continuity of Care) الفوائد العديدة المترتبة على عملية استمرارية الرعاية للرضع والأطفال الصغار والعائلات والموظفين العاملين في مجال تقديم الرعاية

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

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Mary Benson McMullen
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A young child copies designs of various geometric shapes on a piece of paper.
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Young Children
March 1, 2018

De copiar diseños a las matemáticas en el aula de educación inicial

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

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Anthony (Tony) I. Byers, Elizabeth (Beth) A. Cottone, Claire E. Cameron
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A young child copies designs of various geometric shapes on a piece of paper.
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Young Children
March 1, 2018

早教课堂上的 从图形重现到数学 From Design Copying to Mathematics in the Early Childhood Classroom

如果一个孩子都能临摹正方形了,那我为什么还要担心呢?如此微不足道的任务能暴露什么问题呢?现在,通过回顾研究,我明白图形重现是一种基本的技能,对于我们如何培养幼儿的数学知识和能力具有相当大的影响。

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Authored by: 
Anthony (Tony) I. Byers, Elizabeth (Beth) A. Cottone, Claire E. Cameron
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NAEYC Affiliate Network grows to 52. Louisiana Joins the Community.

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2021

Reflecting on the Fish Tank: Using the Project Approach to Make Connections

Using a fish tank as a project is a great way for teachers to provoke children’s thought, to engage them in the process of representing their learning, and to support their reflections.

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Andrea Anderson, Jennifer Klutz, Cindy G. McGaha
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2021

Singing and Moving in the Time of COVID-19

Whether used to build community or offer opportunities for creativity, self-expression, and enjoyment, music and movement are critical components of excellent early childhood teaching.

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Karen Salvador, Kerry B. Renzoni 
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Higher-Order Thinking Bundle (On Demand)

Make your teaching more intentional and engaging with this collection of higher-order thinking modules that brings together three of NAEYC’s popular modules into one convenient package.
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Two children playing in a classroom wearing protective masks.
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2021

What Has the Pandemic Taught You?

As part of Teaching Young Children’s ongoing series about supporting children and families through change, we asked early childhood education professionals what COVID-19 has taught them.
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2021

Virtual Playgroups: Sparking Curiosity and Discovery

Whether you’re organizing, scheduling, or hosting online gatherings for one class or a whole program, the following tips will help optimize the experience in virtual playgroups for everyone.

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Authored by: 
Shakesha Thompson, Louisa Anastasopoulos, Lori Coletti
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2021

Solveig’s Sushi: Using Charting to Foster Social and Emotional Development

In this article, I share descriptions and examples of how to incorporate charting to foster these areas in a preschool setting, while simultaneously strengthening early language and literacy skills in a playful, engaging manner.

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Authored by: 
Nanci L. Red Bird
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