We use the term dual language learner (DLL) to refer to any young child who is learning two or more languages. Many experts believe that growing up bilingual is beneficial for both children who are DLLs and for all children in general
This article shares highlights from our journey together as researchers to explore infant and toddler STEAM, make connections between children鈥檚 interests and our intentional teaching practices, and create spaces that promote developmentally appropriate S
This Family Friday, join families across the country to take ten minutes to help their communities for the next ten years by completing the 2020 Census and making sure we #CountAllKids!
Using books as inspiration for nurturing children鈥檚 early math language and understanding of math concepts is a natural fit for early education settings.
Ensuring that outdoor play is an integral part of your child care and education setting鈥檚 daily schedule supports early learning across all domains and unleashes a whole lot of joy鈥攆or you and for children!
You don鈥檛 have to have a background in science to support children鈥檚 ability to think deeply about problems, develop and test hypotheses, and share their discoveries.
Of all that brain science has taught us over the last 30 years, one of the clearest findings is that early brain development is directly influenced by babies鈥� day-to-day interactions with their caregivers.
Slow down, tune in, and discover the very purposeful play of infants and toddlers. With its spot-on ideas and delightful anecdotes, you鈥檒l gain a new appreciation for infants鈥� and toddlers鈥� competence and curiosity and how important your role is in the bi
In this excerpt from Each and Every Child, Megan Madison reflects on her own journey towards activism and offers ideas for other early childhood professionals on how they can become equity and social justice advocates fighting for all young children.
51吃瓜网 promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
While block play has been a part of children鈥檚 play since at least the 17th century, there has only recently been a growing effort to understand how block play can support early learning.
Patty Smith Hill was instrumental in the formation of early childhood educational practice in the United States. Many of her ideals still constitute the foundation for educating and socializing young children.
Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee have designed a program called "Ahlan Simsim" to reach millions of families who have been affected by conflict and displacement.
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Authored by:
Shanna Kohn, Kim Foulds, Katie Maeve Murphy, Charlotte F. Cole
