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Welcome to our Blog! 

The NAEYC blog aims to increase general awareness and engage the public in thoughtful discussion around topics and themes related to early childhood education. We share NAEYC initiatives and explore what’s new, upcoming, timely, or topical in the early childhood field.

We have expanded the focus of the blog to also include content that families might find useful. Tip: to view blog posts intended for families only, use the “Refine” box to the right and click on the box  next to "NAEYC General" and then select “For Families Blog”.


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January 18, 2023

The Lunar New Year is a Global Celebration

Every year, the whole world comes together to celebrate the start of a new year, regardless of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This collective celebration is a reminder that no matter how different our cultures may be, we are all united by one common

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Authored by: Sandy Baba Debbie LeeKeenan Shu-Chen Yen Iris Chin Ponte
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January 13, 2023

The Value of Documenting Process Art

Head Start preschool educator Amanda Messer offers insight into how young children can demonstrate early learning goals through engagement in process art.

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Authored by: Amanda Messer
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January 5, 2023

Cardboard Challenge: Introducing New Skills in Authentic Ways

To create a community building event with family involvement, we decided to engage in a Cardboard Challenge focused on trees: How could children build a tree with cardboard-like materials and make it interactive?

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Authored by: Kelly Bird
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January 3, 2023

Looking Back on the NAEYC 2022 Annual Conference

From November 16–19, 6,000 members joined NAEYC in Washington, DC, for our 2022 Annual Conference! 

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Authored by: Jillian Riney
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July 13, 2022

Dear Congress, It's Time to #SolveChildCare

Advocacy for affordable, well-staffed child care is more important than ever--we cannot keep losing childrens’ chances of success because they don’t have access to high-quality care. 

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Authored by: Nicole Lazarte
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June 17, 2022

Teachers’ Reflections on DAP in Action: Share Your Own Story 

Here are two passages from the 4th edition of DAP by educators Amy Blessing and Ron Grady that reflect on DAP in action.

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Authored by: Susan Friedman Amy D. Blessing Ron Grady
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February 3, 2022

Black History and Early Childhood Education: Five Resources to Explore for Black History Month

These resources focus on several distinct aspects of Black history and early childhood education.
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January 12, 2022

Using Technology to Support Early Science Teaching and Learning

The proper digital apps and tools can positively impact young children’s learning across home and early learning settings.

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Authored by: Ximena Dominguez Regan Vidiksis Jillian Orr Danae Kamdar Ashley Lewis Presser
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December 13, 2021

Four Ways to Use Tablets to Foster Early Math Learning

Here, we describe four ways to use tablets in developmentally appropriate ways to foster preschoolers’ early math learning.

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Authored by: Jessica Mercer Young Ashley Lewis Presser
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November 17, 2021

10 Tips for Finding Nature to Bring into Your Classroom

Here, we share 10 tips for finding nature-based objects to prompt curiosity, questioning, observation, and learning.

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Authored by: Kendra Nenia Melissa Clucas Walter
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September 17, 2021

Ten Things I Learned in the Virtual Classroom that I’ll Use This Year

After using hand-on learning in my virtual classroom, here are key ideas I learned while teaching in the pandemic Zoom classroom that I will be carrying with me as we begin the upcoming school year. 

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Authored by: Julia Luckenbill
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September 13, 2021

Select High-Quality Texts from the Fall 2021 Edition of Young Children

Knowing that readers will want to dive into the rich collection of high-quality titles featured in this issue, Young Children has introduced an online catalogue of the books found in this issue’s articles.
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August 19, 2021

4 Key Factors for Laying a Foundation for Rich Science Inquiry with Young Multilingual Learners 

In our ongoing work, we have identified four factors that influence the degree to which teachers are able to fuel science inquiry with multilingual learners while simultaneously promoting equitable and inclusive classroom science environments.

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Authored by: Cindy Hoisington Jessica Mercer Young Jeff Winokur
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June 23, 2021

What's Next After WOYC Success?

The official proclamations for the 2021 Week of the Young Child are powerful tools can bring attention to the need for continued public support and investments in early childhood education.

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Authored by: Michael Kim
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June 10, 2021

A Road Forward: Five Democratic Life Skills for a Civil Society

Five democratic life skills provide a model for the holistic education and development of children, guiding them along a continuum from showing resilience in the face of trauma to demonstrating intelligent decision-making as members of society.

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Authored by: Dan Gartrell
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June 7, 2021

Congrats, Grad! A Q&A with Class of 2021 ECE Students

NAEYC asked a few 2021 ECE graduates about their experiences working to obtain their degree and what the future holds for them in the profession. Read what they have to say.
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May 28, 2021

Modeling Curiosity and Acceptance: My Kindergarten Lunch Story

As Asian American Pacific Islander Month comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on my own experience as the daughter of Korean immigrants. Asian American Pacific Islander is a broad term encompassing many cultures and stories.

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Authored by: Michelle Kang
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April 28, 2021

NAEYC Statement on the American Families Plan

NAEYC honors early childhood educators working with children from birth through age 8 who can feel hopeful about the bold, substantial, and sustainable investments being proposed for early childhood education. 
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April 22, 2021

NAEYC Statement on the Child Care for Working Families Act 

NAEYC proudly endorses the Child Care for Working Families Act , which was reintroduced today by Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Bobby Scott.

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Authored by: NAEYC
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March 17, 2021

NAEYC’s Statement on the Recent Tragedy in Atlanta

We stand with the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and wrap our arms and our actions around our staff, members, families, children, and allies who see themselves and their families in these women.
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