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September 1, 2017

Supporting Medically Fragile Children and Their Families

Making sure hospitalized children have a rich educational experience.

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Authored by:

Julia Luckenbill, Amy Zide

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August 16, 2017

Resources to Help You Make a Difference

Here are some resources from NAEYC’s publications and online content that support anti-bias approaches, positive guidance, and diversity in the classroom

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Authored by:

Susan Friedman

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The Power of Guidance: Teaching Social-Emotional Skills in Early Childhood Classrooms

Book

January 1, 2004

The Power of Guidance: Teaching Social-Emotional Skills in Early Childhood Classrooms

Help children develop social and emotional skills

Authored by

Authored by:

Dan Gartrell

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Book

January 1, 2014

Let's Find Out! Building Content Knowledge with Young Children

Help children build critical content knowledge

Authored by

Authored by:

Susan Kempton

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Book

January 1, 2015

Sharing the Blue Crayon

Integrate social-emotional learning and literacy

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Authored by:

Mary Anne Buckley

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Supporting Boys' Learning: Strategies for Teacher Practice, Pre-K–Grade 3

Book

January 1, 2010

Supporting Boys' Learning: Strategies for Teacher Practice, Pre-K–Grade 3

Boys' social-emotional development and academics

Authored by

Authored by:

Barbara Sprung, Merle Froschl, Nancy Gropper

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Challenging Behavior in Young Children: Understanding, Preventing, and Responding Effectively (4th ed.)

Book

January 1, 2016

Challenging Behavior in Young Children: Understanding, Preventing, and Responding Effectively (4th ed.)

Practical tips for preventing challenging behavior

Authored by

Authored by:

Barbara Kaiser, Judy Sklar Rasminsky

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Meeting the Challenge: Effective Strategies for Challenging Behaviours in Early Childhood Environments

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January 1, 1999

Meeting the Challenge: Effective Strategies for Challenging Behaviours in Early Childhood Environments

Prevent and defuse challenging behaviors

Authored by

Authored by:

Barbara Kaiser, Judy Sklar Rasminsky

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Big Ideas Of Early Mathematics: What Teachers of Young Children Need to Know

Book

January 1, 2013

Big Ideas Of Early Mathematics: What Teachers of Young Children Need to Know

Big Ideas that convey core concepts of math

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Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Groups: Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Second Edition

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January 1, 2008

Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Groups: Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Second Edition

Match activities with how children think and grow

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Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

Book

January 1, 2010

Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

Foster critical life skills at home and school

Authored by

Authored by:

Ellen Galinsky

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Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Early Care and Early Education Program

Book

January 1, 2011

Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Early Education Programs (3rd ed.)

Updated health and safety guidelines

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January 1, 2015

Engaging Young Engineers: Teaching Problem-Solving Skills Through STEM

Support problem-solving skills with engineering

Authored by

Authored by:

Angi Stone-MacDonald, Anne Douglass, Kristen B. Wendell, Mary Lu Love

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Me, You, Us: Social-Emotional Learning in Preschool

Book

January 1, 2009

Me, You, Us: Social-Emotional Learning in Preschool

11 topics of social and emotional learning

Authored by

Authored by:

Ann S. Epstein

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101 Principles of Positive Guidance With Young Children: Creating Responsive Teachers

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January 1, 2013

101 Principles of Positive Guidance With Young Children: Creating Responsive Teachers

101 principles for teachers to learn and use as part of their repertoire in guiding young children’s behavior

Authored by

Authored by:

Katharine C. Kersey, Marie L. Masterson

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Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide, Third Edition

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January 1, 2016

Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide, Third Edition

Resource for promoting healthy behaviors

Authored by

Authored by:

Susan S. Aronson, Timothy R. Shope

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Book

January 1, 2009

Behavior Has Meaning (Wheels)

Handy tips to manage challenging behaviors

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Helping Children Learn Self-Control: A Guide to Discipline

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January 1, 1998

Helping Children Learn Self-Control: A Guide to Discipline

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Love and Learn: Positive Guidance for Young Children

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January 1, 2000

Love and Learn: Positive Guidance for Young Children

Positive ways to reduce difficult behavior

Authored by

Authored by:

Alice Sterling Honig

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July 31, 2017

NAEYC Members Discuss Alternatives to Calendar Time

NAEYC’s new community platform has been live for just 3 months and already, it is emerging into a thoughtful community for early childhood educators to engage and connect with their peers

Authored by

Authored by:

Gilmar Rosas

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