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Articles for Families on Play

Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families on the importance of play and learning at home.
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Children blowing bubbles in field
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Mensaje en la mochila: Receta de burbujas

Este mensaje es para recortarse, fotocopiarse y enviarse a casa con los niños como recurso para los padres. Está disponible también por internet en NAEYC.org/tyc.
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Four children playing on tire swing
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Swings!

Back and forth, back and forth—the swings on our school playground are always in use. But did you know that swinging is much more than just fun? There are many benefits that make swinging an important childhood activity.

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Authored by: 
Condie Ward
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Preschool teacher building play center
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Challenging Gender Stereotypes

Read the following story and teacher reflections, and use the Reflective Questions on page 12 to deepen your thinking and shape your teaching practices.

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Authored by: 
Nadia Jaboneta, Deb Curtis
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Girl blowing bubbles
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Preschool Play Plans: Bubbling Over with Fun!

This is the first article in a TYC series, Preschool Play Plans, to get children moving, interacting, and laughing—without electronics.

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Authored by: 
Blakely Bundy, ​Diane E. Levin
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Children blowing bubbles in field
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Message in a Backpack™ Bubbles: Family Play Plan

Support your child’s learning with bubble play! Watch your child play to see what interests him. It’ll also help you figure out what questions to ask to expand his learning.
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Girl hugging father in classroom
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Being a Helper: Supporting Children to Feel Safe and Secure after Disasters

Disasters can be defined as unexpected, disturbing, and stress-inducing events. They may be natural, like hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes, or the result of human intervention, like mass shootings.

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Authored by: 
​Laura J. Colker
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2018

Message from Rhian

We know our members are our strongest advocates, and we are here to help you make your voice heard. NAEYC has several ways for you to get involved.

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Authored by: 
Rhian Evans Allvin
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DAP Kindergarten Book
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January 1, 2013

Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Focus on Kindergartners

This resource explains DAP so teachers can apply it in their work with kindergartners. Includes articles from Young Children that provide examples of DAP.

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Authored by: 
Carol E. Copple, Derry Koralek, Kathy Charner, Sue Bredekamp
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The Block Book, Third Edition
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January 1, 1996

The Block Book, Third Edition

Discover exciting possibilities for block play

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Authored by: 
Elisabeth S. Hirsch
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