In this article, we follow Ms. Mena’s kindergartners’ lead to imagine an approach to early childhood social studies that makes space and time for inquiry into compelling social studies questions.
Because books are a gateway for children to learn more about themselves and others, it's important to create class libraries that celebrate differences and promote inclusivity.
Feelings of being an imposter, along with the delicately woven systems of oppression that exist in schools, often stop educators from sharing their true identities.
The authors in this collection examine their own identities by looking at their histories; reflecting on how their identities that arise from group memberships influence their teaching.
Authored by
Authored by:
Barbara Henderson, Isauro M. Escamilla, Megina Baker, Amanda Branscombe, Maleka Donaldson, Debra Murphy, Andrew J. Stremmel
Advancing Equity in Preschool: Practical Strategies
Teaching Young Children is NAEYC's magazine for anyone who works with preschoolers. Colorful, informative, and easy-to-read, TYC is packed full of teaching ideas, strategies, and tips.
Given the demand for high-quality programs for every child and family, a significant need exists to recruit and support young people from diverse backgrounds to become early childhood professionals.
Authored by
Authored by:
Stephanie Irvine, M. Christine Dwyer, Heather Lucas, Candace O. Vinson
In this month's edition of Ask HELLO, we hear how some teachers approach classroom family trees for children who may be living with someone who is not a biological parent.
To create equitable classrooms and programs, early childhood educators must embrace the concepts of anti-racism and use it to inform their classroom practices.
Authored by
Authored by:
Rosemarie Allen, Dorothy L. Shapland, Jen Neitzel, Iheoma U. Iruka
This article on digital storybooks used in early childhood settings provides an international collaboration comparing teachers’ and children’s interactions in two cultural settings.
With the infrastructure and steady, deep supports NAEYC advocates, we have the chance to address longstanding questions and issues that prevent teachers of color from achieving their higher education dreams.
With the infrastructure and steady, deep supports NAEYC advocates, we have the chance to address longstanding questions and issues that prevent teachers of color from achieving their higher education dreams.
It is important that educators and researchers pay attention to immigrant children’s experiences and honor and actively incorporate their transnational expertise into early learning settings.
This article asks the question, "How can early childhood teachers create listening centers that are community responsive and that foster early literacy development?"
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.
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.
