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Young Children (YC) is NAEYC's award-winning, peer-reviewed journal that combines research and practice. YC supports educational excellence and focuses on meeting the needs of all children, birth through third grade.

 

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Young Children
December 1, 2022

The Reading Chair

New children's books that are too good to miss!

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Authored by: Isabel Baker Miriam Baker Schiffer
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A screenshot of a virtual learning session with young children
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Young Children
December 1, 2022

"Real Worms and Gummy Worms!" Fostering Meaningful Learning for Young Children over Zoom

In this article, we share our experiences developing and implementing a virtual program during the pandemic that may serve as a guide for others looking to develop teaching plans that involve online learning when crises arise.

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Authored by: X. Christine Wang Keely Benson Krystal Starke  Corinne Eggleston
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A portrait of Shaila Kokil.
Article
Young Children
December 1, 2022

Member Spotlight: Shaila Kokil

During her 20 years as a special education teacher, Shaila has continued to seek out new opportunities and venues for learning for her students, their families, and herself.
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A portrait of the late Carol Copple.
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Young Children
December 1, 2022

A Tribute: In Memoriam for Carol Copple

Read a tribute to Carol Copple, one of NAEYC’s most valuable leaders and contributors.

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Authored by: Sue Bredekamp
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A teacher talks with parents.
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Young Children
December 1, 2022

Six Resources for Making the Most of Family-Educator Conferences

In this article, we present six research-informed resources for making the most of these conferences, with examples of how pre-K teachers received and made use of them.

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Authored by: Tricia Zucker Michael Mesa April Crawford Shauna Spear Sonia Cabell
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Article
Young Children
December 1, 2022

Creating a Breastfeeding-Friendly Early Learning Program

In this article, we share strategies and resources to establish breastfeeding-friendly practices and environments in early childhood settings.

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Authored by: Rebecca Dunn Karrie A. Kalich Lynn Arnold
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A teacher with students in a classroom.
Article
Young Children
December 1, 2022

Exploring Families’ Language Practices Through a Social Studies Inquiry in Kindergarten

his article describes the collaboration between teachers and researchers designing a translanguaging space where bilingual children and their families could explore the linguistic and cultural practices that they engage in at home.

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Authored by: Ivana Espinet Maite T. Sánchez Sabrina Poms Elizabeth Menendez
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A happy family playing outside.
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Young Children
December 1, 2022

Welcoming in, Learning About, and Learning from Families

This issue of Young Children includes a cluster of articles covering a range of topics about welcoming in, learning about, and learning from families.

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Authored by: Annie Moses
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