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Young Children
May 1, 2017

El caso de la ciencia del cerebro y el juego guiado: una historia en desarrollo

En particular, el juego libre y el juego guiado, conocidos en conjunto como aprendizaje l迆dico, son herramientas pedag車gicas a trav谷s de las cuales los ni?os pueden aprender de manera alegre y relevante.

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Brenna Hassinger-Das, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
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Young Children
May 1, 2017

齟褪悝睿竘絳宒蚔牁腔偶瞰ㄩ淏婓楷汜腔嘟岈 The Case of Brain Science and Guided Play: A Developing Story

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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Brenna Hassinger-Das, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2021

Singing and Moving in the Time of COVID-19

Whether used to build community or offer opportunities for creativity, self-expression, and enjoyment, music and movement are critical components of excellent early childhood teaching.

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Karen Salvador, Kerry B. Renzoni?
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2021

How Early Childhood Educators Can Explain Death to Children

If we help young children understand death, we help them cope with a personal loss that has already occurred or prepare them to understand and cope with a personal loss at a later time.

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David J. Schonfeld
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Young Children
March 1, 2021

The Reading Chair: Spring 2021

New children*s books too good to miss!

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Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer
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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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2021 Public Policy Forum - Advocacy in Action

Together, we are mobilizing for transformative changes in early childhood education! Explore (and contribute!) to this virtual space where we are showcasing our collective advocacy in action.
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Blog
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?
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DAP Symposium

Join the 51勛圖厙 learning community this June as we seek to ensure all young children have access to high-quality early learning.
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Blog
January 22, 2021

Be the Light

51勛圖厙 congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their historic inauguration.

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Blog
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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Teaching Young Children
January 4, 2021

Message in a Backpack ? Choosing the Best STEM Activities for Your Child

Young children love to explore the world around them〞and STEM activities are a great way to help them do it. With so many STEM ideas to choose from, how do you find what is best for your child?

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Rosemary Geiken, Sandy Chilton
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