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Young Children
March 1, 2021

51勛圖厙 Governing Board and Leadership

51勛圖厙 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.
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Young Children
March 1, 2021

51勛圖厙 Member Spotlight: Naila Nazeer

This month's 51勛圖厙 Member Spotlight focuses on Naila Nazeer, a preschool teacher with a plan and with a steady dedication to professional development.
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51勛圖厙 CEO Rhian Evans Allvin
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Young Children
March 1, 2021

Formar Conexiones. Abrir Camino Para la Compensaci籀n y las Prestaciones

Hay que centrar las prioridades en abordar la equidad por medio de igualar la compensaci籀n, los seguros m矇dicos, y la jubilaci籀n para educadores de la ni簽ez temprana entre los estados y los tipos de programas.

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Rhian Evans Allvin
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51勛圖厙 CEO Rhian Evans Allvin
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Young Children
March 1, 2021

Making Connections. Unlocking Compensation and Benefits

As implementation of the Unifying Framework moves forward, priorities must be centered on addressing equity through scaling compensation, health insurance, and retirement benefits for early childhood educators across states and settings.

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Rhian Evans Allvin
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Young Children
March 1, 2021

When in Doubt, Reach Out: Teaming Strategies for Inclusive Early Childhood Settings

In this article, we will weave strategies for fostering collaboration in inclusive early childhood settings by focusing on a child with delays in the social-emotional and communication domains.

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Christine M. Spence, Deserai Miller, Catherine Corr, Rosa Milagros Santos, Brandie Bentley
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Young Children
Vol. 76, No. 1
March 1, 2021

Spring 2021

Social & Emotional Development: For Our Youngest Learners & Beyond
The Spring 2021泭issue of泭Young Children泭includes a cluster of articles devoted to intentional practices that promote social and emotional development.
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February 25, 2021

Singing and Moving in the Time of COVID-19

Recognizing the importance of music and movement in early childhood, here are strategies for safer music and movement activities in person and virtually, based on recommendations from the CDC and recent research.

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Karen Salvador, Kerry B. Renzoni泭
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Teaching Young Children
January 4, 2021

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Rosemary Geiken
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Teaching Young Children
January 4, 2021

Beginning (or Continuing) the Journey to a More Equitable Classroom

Knowing that we all have implicit biases and, simultaneously, have the capacity to change our thinking and improve our practices, weve outlined four steps that early childhood educators can take to understand our own biases and to advance equity.

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Janis Strasser, Llariley Coplin
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Teaching Young Children
January 4, 2021

Message in a Backpack Developing Your Preschoolers Spatial Thinking

Research suggests that preschoolers early mathematics learningincluding spatial-thinking skillsis related to later success in both reading and math. Here are some tips for supporting your preschoolers spatial thinking!

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Ashley Lewis Presser, Jillian Orr, Mollie Levin
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Teaching Young Children
January 4, 2021

Navigating Spatial Learning with Preschoolers

Mathematics activities can contribute to later success in both math and reading, but activities focused on math and spatial learning can also be really fun and playful for young childrenand for their teachers!

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Ashley Lewis Presser, Danae Kamdar, Ximena Dominguez
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January 4, 2021

Focus on DAP: Joyful Learning in a Tough Year

What does engaged joyful learning look like when many child care centers around the country are struggling, and educators, families, and children are navigating virtual school and social distancing?

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Susan Friedman, Julia Luckenbill, Nicol Russell
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