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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2015

La ciencia de los superhéroes

This article offers teacher observations that were made during a four-weeklong study on superhero play in a preschool classroom.

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Sarah Erdman, Meredith Downing
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2015

Listening to Children's Stories

Develop a curriculum that supports children’s literature and oral language for preschoolers.

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​Leanne Grace
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2015

The Science of Superheroes

This article offers teacher observations that were made during a four-weeklong study on superhero play in a preschool classroom.

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Authored by: 
Sarah Erdman, Meredith Downing
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Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 8, No. 3
February 1, 2015

February/March 2015

Math, Science, Engineering
TYC February/March 2015 Issue
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TYC December/January 2015 Issue
Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 8, No. 2
December 1, 2014

December/January 2015

Beyond the Classroom
TYC December/January 2015 Issue
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Children on a field trip
Article
Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2014

Playing and Learning Beyond the Classroom

For preschoolers, field trips as simple as visiting the grocery store down the street or the post office a few blocks away offer interesting learning experiences.
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Article
Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2014

Message in a Backpack™ Explore Your Community

Children learn from exploring the world around them. Try these suggestions to turn small errands into learning opportunities.
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TYC October/November 2014 Issue
Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 8, No. 1
October 1, 2014

October/November 2014

Cooking, Mindfulness, Nature
TYC October/November 2014 Issue
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Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2014

Making Math Meaningful for Young Children

All of these activities allow young children to experience math concepts as they experiment with spatial awareness, measurement, and problem solving

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Authored by: 
Deanna Pecaski McLennan
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Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 7, No. 5
June 1, 2014

June/July 2014

Transitions, Music, Mealtime Learning
TYC June/July 2014 Issue
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Article
Teaching Young Children
June 1, 2014

Now Read This! Discovering Nonfiction

Preschoolers enjoy asking questions, especially “Why?” These interesting and fun books are a great way to answer children’s questions and bring up new ones.
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Article
Teaching Young Children
June 1, 2014

10X: Sharing Your Practice

Here are some ways to share your stories and establish mutually respectful and professional relationships with fellow teachers.
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Article
Teaching Young Children
June 1, 2014

Message in a Backpack™ Make Mealtimes Learning Times

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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Las formas de todos los días
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2014

Mensaje en la mochila™ Las formas de todos los días

Veamos algunas formas en que pueden ayudar a sus hijos preescolares a centrar su atención en las características que hacen que las formas sean parecidas o diferentes.
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2014

Discovering Shapes and Space in Preschool

The following strategies and activities can help preschoolers learn to recognize and compare shapes.

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Authored by: 
Linda Dauksas, Jeanne White
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2014

Fund-Raising Ideas for a Preschool Classroom

Fund-raising tips for preschool teachers who would like to raise money to pay for extra resources and materials.

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Authored by: 
Kristi Kirinch
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