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Article
Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2016

Welcoming Dual Language Learners

It's important for teachers to create a welcoming environment for children and families from all cultures and who speak different languages. Here are a few quick tips.
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Article
Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2016

Advice for New Teachers

51ɬɬÎÝapp’s Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) was formed to help 51ɬɬÎÝapp strengthen its engagement with young professionals in the field. We asked YPAC members about their advice for new teachers. Here’s what they had to say.

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Rachel J. Franz, Jenifer N. Fuller, Zainia KeenanÌý, Alexandra Green, Kathryn O'Hara-Wallis, Cody Summerville, Nick Terrones, Jillian Wendolowski
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Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2016

Now Read This! Books That Encourage Making

These stories bring to life the materials, processes, and mindsets that reflect the goals of making as learning.
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Article
Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2016

10X: Using Technology to Engage Families

Here are 10 tips on using technology to engage families that support their young children's early learning and strengthen home-school relationships.

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​Ana Blagojevic
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Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 9, No. 5
August 1, 2016

August/September 2016

Back to School, Making, Measurement
TYC August/September 2016 Issue
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Blog
July 18, 2016

Early Childhood Education Belongs to Everyone

Early childhood education is something everyone can support. From brain scientists to economists and from parents to governors, Americans of all backgrounds know we need to invest in our nation’s youngest children

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​Jerilyn Gamble
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Blog
July 1, 2016

Investing Early: The Best Sort of Nation-Building

The future of our country is being built on our work in early childhood development. We all must play a role in helping every child succeed

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David Lawrence
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Young Children
July 1, 2016

The Reading Chair: July 2016

New children's books too good to miss and one forever favorite.

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Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer
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Young Children
July 1, 2016

21st Century Teaching and Learning

The July 2016 cluster articles provide a snapshot of the developmentally appropriate ways the needs of young children growing up today are being addressed.

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Authored by: 
M. Deanna Ramey
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YC July 2016 Issue
Issue
Young Children
Vol. 71, No. 3
July 1, 2016

July 2016

21st Century Teaching and Learning
YC July 2016 Issue
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Article
Young Children
July 1, 2016

Read the Full Issue (July 2016)

Young Children's July 2016 issue is available as a PDF for members only. Please see the link below.
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Blog
June 17, 2016

Making, Tinkering, and The Toy Store Project

What happens when you give a young child a cardboard box? They turn it into a car, a robot, a doghouse, or a spaceship. Children are natural makers

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Cate Heroman, Kerry Sheldon, Sarah West
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Teacher reading to preschool class
Article
Young Children
May 1, 2016

The Reading Chair: May 2016

Five new books, plus an old favorite!

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Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer
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Young Children
May 1, 2016

Reading Your Way to a Culturally Responsive Classroom

Showing children that we see and value all aspects of them—including attributes related to race and culture—is a critical step in helping them feel welcome and connected to their teachers and peers.

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Shannon B. Wanless, Patricia A. Crawford
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