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Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2018

Mathematical Masterpieces: Exploring Math through Art

There are so many possibilities for math in preschool classrooms. Here are some ideas to inspire you!

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Deanna Pecaski McLennan
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Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2018

6x: Getting the Most out of Professional Development

These tips should help you become more enthusiastic and get the most out of your professional development.

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Erica Holland
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Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2018

Look, Listen, Learn: The Kindness Movement

Read the following story and teacher reflections; use the Reflective Questions to deepen your thinking and shape your teaching practices.

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Nadia Jaboneta, Deb Curtis
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Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2018

Children Can Wiggle and Learn

When we find ourselves thinking that sitting and learning go hand in hand for children, we should reflect on our own experiences and remember just how hard sitting can be.

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Rae Pica
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Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2018

Preschool Play Plans: Playdough

Playdough is a fun, easy, budget-friendly material for helping children work on math and literacy skills and get creative.

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Blakely Bundy, ​Diane E. Levin, members of TRUCE
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Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2018

Preparing to Meet with Aiden’s Family: Strengths, Progress, and Goals

During a family conference, it’s important to provide a detailed—but not overwhelming—picture of a child’s progress. The following example (shared & discussed at a family conference) shows the strengths, progress, and goals of Aiden, who is 3.5 years old.

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Marlen Murray, Dionne Gibson, Daniela Arbizzi
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Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2018

4 Quick Reminders as You Plan for Family Conferences

Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or this is your first year, these reminders will help you plan the many steps of family conferences—from preconference scheduling to follow-up.

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NAEYC Professional Learning Team
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Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2018

Feature Teacher: Indira Elisa Brito Acevedo

Indira Elisa Brito Acevedo is a kindergarten teacher at the Centro Modelo de Educación Inicial (CMEI), in San José, Montecristi, Dominican Republic.
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Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2018

Message from Rhian

Now is the perfect time to get to know more deeply the children and families we serve and to form shared goals for children’s learning and development.

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Rhian Evans Allvin
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Teaching Young Children
Vol. 12, No. 1
October 1, 2018

October/November 2018

Family Conferences and The Kindness Movement
TYC October/November 2018 Issue
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2018 CEUs and University Credit

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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