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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Supporting Language: Culturally Rich Dramatic Play

In Mrs. Ramos¡¯s classroom, the children¡¯s conversations about their family activities led them to create a panaderia in the dramatic play center.

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Irasema Salinas-Gonz¨¢lez, Mar¨ªa G. Arregu¨ªn, Iliana Alan¨ªs
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Message in a Backpack? Make Animal Music

There are lots of ways to be playful and support your child¡¯s learning. Here are some ideas for how to connect children¡¯s love of animals to musical exploration.

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H. Ellie Falter
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Including All Children in Making and Tinkering!

With the open-ended experiences of making and tinkering, you can give a child like this access to a whole world of learning and expression.

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Karen Nemeth, Pamela Brillante
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Mensaje en la mochila: Los sonidos y la m¨²sica de animales

Este mensaje es para recortarse, fotocopiarse y enviarse a casa con los ni?os como recurso para los padres. Est¨¢ disponible tambi¨¦n por Internet en 51ɬɬÎÝapp.org/tyc.

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H. Ellie Falter
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Coping with Disasters

We¡¯ve compiled these online resources to provide information on how to help when disaster strikes.
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Blog
February 27, 2017

The Role Of Relationships in Children's Use Of Technology

In this current conversation about media, technology and children¡¯s learning, the focus has been on the importance of human interaction in relation to children¡¯s media and technology use.

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Jeremy Boyle
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Head Start

Learn how Head Start and Early Head Start incorporates 51ɬɬÎÝapp's core values, and act to build on the strengths of low-income children, families, and communities while providing support and services to help them thrive.
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WOYC Activity Resources

Resources for you to help plan and execute a successful Week of the Young Child!
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Is the School Ready for Your Kindergartner?

Many parents have questions about whether their child is ready for kindergarten. Don¡¯t forget that it¡¯s important for the school to be ready for your child as well.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences

Here are some ways parents can prepare so they too can be active participants in parent-teacher conferences.
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4 Things Kindergarten Teachers Want You to Know

Kindergarten teachers are passionate about partnering with the families of their students. When families and teachers work together, kids win! Here are four things that kindergarten teachers want you know.
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