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Article Teaching Young ChildrenJuly 1, 2023 Leaving a Mark: Lesson Study for Professional Learning Learn about Lesson Study as an approach to professional development. Authored by Authored by: Savanna Gragg, Vicki S. Collet Members Only
Article Teaching Young ChildrenJuly 1, 2023 Message from Michelle While there's no perfect path to leadership, mentoring, ongoing support, and encouragement are crucial. Authored by Authored by: Michelle Kang Members Only
Article Teaching Young ChildrenApril 3, 2023 Ask Hello. How Do You Use Loose Parts and Other Objects in the Dramatic Play and Kitchen Centers? Early childhood educators share ideas for how to use loose parts. Members Only
Article Teaching Young ChildrenApril 3, 2023 How Our Bodies Move: Exploring Bones and Joints A preschool class explores bones and joints. Authored by Authored by: William Straits, Lori Walsh Members Only
Article Teaching Young ChildrenApril 3, 2023 Yoga for Young Children: Supporting Growth and Movement Learn tips for implementing yoga practice in a preschool setting. Authored by Authored by: Erin Zuccaro Members Only
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 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
