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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Ask Hello. “What Advice Would You Give a New Director?”

Advice for new early learning program directors.

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Leaving a Mark: Lesson Study for Professional Learning

Learn about Lesson Study as an approach to professional development.

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Authored by:

Savanna Gragg, Vicki S. Collet

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Fostering Continuous Growth and Improvement: One Program’s Journey

Read about the journey of one early learning program as staff worked toward growth and improvement.

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Authored by:

Deanna Jackson

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

What’s Happening Here? Observing and Supporting Teachers’ Growth

A redesigned rubric can make the teacher evaluation process more approachable and effective.

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Authored by:

Candace Barriteau-Phaire, Maria Boeke Mongillo

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

The Power of a Policy: How Good Policies Make Great Programs

Effective, high-quality early learning programs must have written policies in place that cover a variety of subjects.

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Authored by:

Susan M. Hedges

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Message in a Backpack™ Building Partnerships with Your Child’s Teacher

Tips for ways families can communicate with their children's teachers to create and maintain great relationships.

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Authored by:

Derry Koralek, Karen Nemeth, Kelly Ramsey

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Strategies for Developing Effective Communication Skills as a Leader

Become a more effective communicator by using a who, what, when, and how approach.

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Authored by:

Michelle Newman-Keenan

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Teachers Are My Classroom: Reflecting on My Journey from Teacher to Director

Aarie Wade shares lessons she learned when moving from lead teacher to program director.

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Authored by:

Aarie Wade

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Professionals discussing their early learning program at a conference table.

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

The Leader’s Role in Developing an Energized, Prepared Staff

Read about principles and strategies the author uses to create a team of supported, prepared, and well-qualified professionals.

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Authored by:

Aarie Wade

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This month's Feature Teacher, Janel Moran.

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Feature Teacher: Janel Moran

Meet Janel Moran, director and owner of Honeypie Nature Playschool in McFarland, Wisconsin.

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Message from the TYC Editorial Team

Peruse this issue for ideas and examples of high-quality leadership practices.

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A portrait of Michelle Kang, NAEYC's CEO.

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Message from Michelle

While there's no perfect path to leadership, mentoring, ongoing support, and encouragement are crucial.

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Authored by:

Michelle Kang

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Teaching Young Children

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July 1, 2023

Summer 2023

Effective Preschool Leadership and Management

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.

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Teaching Young Children

April 3, 2023

Message in a Backpack™ Supporting Healthy Eating Habits: Tips for Families

Seven ways parents can help their children develop healthy eating habits.

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Authored by:

Monica Griffin

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Teaching Young Children

April 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.

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Teaching Young Children

April 3, 2023

Get Up and Move! Encouraging Physical Activity During the Learning Day

In this article, we share strategies for incorporating fine and large motor skills into daily learning experiences and highlight a lesson from one preschool class.