Article Teaching Young ChildrenApril 3, 2023 Hand Hygiene: Reducing the Spread of Infectious Diseases in Programs Proper hand hygiene prevents illness among children and staff. Authored by Authored by: Abbey Alkon, Timothy R. Shope Members Only
Article Teaching Young ChildrenApril 3, 2023 Investing in the Critical Work of Equity in Early Education Settings This article offers essential practices to begin viewing teaching through an equity lens. Authored by Authored by: Katherine E.L. Norris Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Planning to Play: Empowering Teachers to Empower Children (Voices) Challenged by the pandemic, educators at an urban, public school embraced outdoor learning and recommitted to a play-based curriculum. Authored by Authored by: Kerstin Schmidt, Noelani Mussman Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 From Our President: Centering Children’s and Early Childhood Educator’s Voices Centering children’s voices is a commitment for NAEYC and for dedicated early childhood educators like you. Authored by Authored by: Natalie Vega O'Neil Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 De nuestra presidenta: Dar un lugar central a las voces de los niños y los educadores de la primera infancia Centering children’s voices is a commitment for NAEYC and for dedicated early childhood educators like you. Authored by Authored by: Natalie Vega O'Neil Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Member Spotlight: Natalie Williams Natalie Williams sings the praises of museum-based preschools. Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Rainy Day, Let’s Play! Outdoor Learning for All (Voices) Challenged by the pandemic, educators at an urban, public school embraced outdoor learning and recommitted to a play-based curriculum. Authored by Authored by: Lena Johnson, Lydia Mackie Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Our Proud Heritage. Making Reading Meaningful: Sylvia Ashton-Warner and the Language Experience Approach Sylvia Ashton-Warner was pioneer of the Language Experience Approach. Authored by Authored by: Sherron Killingsworth Roberts Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Rocking and Rolling: Bringing Observation and Documentation to Life in Infant and Toddler Settings Teachers can follow this three-step process to guide the interpretation of their observations of infants and toddlers. Authored by Authored by: Rebecca Parlakian Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 The Reading Chair: Spring 2023 New children’s books too good to miss! Authored by Authored by: Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Beyond the Compliment Sandwich: Providing Specific, Meaningful, and Actionable Feedback for Young Children Using the mnemonic WRAP, teachers can provide specific, meaningful, actionable feedback to children in preschool through grade 3. Authored by Authored by: Sara D. Hooks, Jennifer K. Pett Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Promoting Language Learning Through Dual Language and Non-English Books Dual language and non-English books help promote curiosity and engagement in early language learning and instruction. Authored by Authored by: Christopher J. Wagner, Jeein Chung, Chelsea Kim, Yaritza Perdomo Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Drawing and Writing Together: Using iPads to Support Children’s Language, Literacy, and Social Learning Teachers can follow this three-step approach to using iPads to encourage children’s collaborative mark making. Authored by Authored by: Michelle M. Neumann Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Making Connections: “Who Looks Like Me?” Representation Matters to Our Children and Our Members NAEYC members are embracing the call to ensure that each and every child feels seen, welcomed, and has a sense of belonging. Authored by Authored by: Michelle Kang Members Only
Article Young ChildrenMarch 1, 2023 Formar connexiones: “¿Quién se parece a mí?” Verse representados es importante para nuestros niños y para nuestros miembros NAEYC members are embracing the call to ensure that each and every child feels seen, welcomed, and has a sense of belonging. Authored by Authored by: Michelle Kang Members Only
Book February 20, 2023 Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning in Preschool Learn more about Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning in Preschool Authored by Authored by: Iliana Alanís, Toni Denese Sturdivant, Susan Friedman Members Only
2024 Institute Topics Get the most out of your institute experience and register for our Pre-Institute workshops. Members Only
Book October 17, 2022 Casebook: Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8 Learn more about Casebook: Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8 Authored by Authored by: Pamela Brillante, Jennifer J. Chen, Stephany Cuevas, Christyn Dundorf, Emily Brown Hoffman, Daniel R. Meier, Gayle Mindes, Lisa R. Roy Members Only
Programs at Four Institutions Earn NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation; Programs at Eleven Institutions Renew Accreditation NAEYC's Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs is pleased to announce that it has granted accreditation to early childhood programs during its summer meeting. Members Only
Article Young ChildrenSeptember 1, 2022 A Three-Step Approach: Promoting Young Children’s Self-Regulation and Language During Conflict This article presents a three-step approach to address common behavioral challenges and social conflicts in early childhood settings. Authored by Authored by: Kyla McRoy, Hope K. Gerde, Laurie Linscott Members Only