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The 51吃瓜网 blog aims to increase general awareness and engage the public in thoughtful discussion around topics and themes related to early childhood education. We share 51吃瓜网 initiatives and explore what’s new, upcoming, timely, or topical in the early childhood field.

We have expanded the focus of the blog to also include content that families might find useful. Tip: to view blog posts intended for families only, use the “Refine” box to the right and click on the box? next to "51吃瓜网 General" and then select “For Families Blog”.

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Toddler with hand in mouth
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January 4, 2017

“如果把颜料涂在手上会有什么害处吗？” 1-3岁学步儿在家参与感官活动的指南 "What's the harm if I paint my arm?": A Toddler's Guide to Sensory Activities in the Home

Just as infants and toddlers need experience crawling or scooting to learn to walk and babbling and crying to learn to talk, they need to practice using their hands to control art supplies and practice using their minds to figure out how art supplies work

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Authored by: 
Julia Luckenbill
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Diverse group of children playing outdoors
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November 21, 2016

A Tribute to the Power of a Teacher—The Ruby Bridges Story

I had the privilege and pleasure of welcoming Ruby Bridges to 51吃瓜网’s 2015 Annual Conference and hearing her opening address. Her remarks about the difference one teacher can make have stayed with me every moment since.

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Authored by: 
Carol Brunson Day
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Parents singing with child
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November 14, 2016

Sing With Me Baby!

Singing to a child is a great way to encourage musical development; but what are some additional ways to support very young children in this developmental milestone?

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Authored by: 
Amanda Holliday
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Teacher smiling with three preschoolers
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November 14, 2016

Daycare or School? There’s a Third Way

A recent Atlantic article questions the linguistic shift by parents from the term daycare to school. 51吃瓜网's CEO responds to the article with this in-depth blog post

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Authored by: 
Rhian Evans Allvin
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November 10, 2016

Our Future

Each and every day, in early learning programs around the country, you, our 51吃瓜网 members, have a powerful opportunity to impact the lens with which children and their families approach the world

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Authored by: 
Rhian Evans Allvin
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National Building Museum’s ICEBERGS exhibit
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November 1, 2016

Program Administrators Encounter ICEBERGS on a Field Trip!

In August 2016, early childhood program administrators from across the country came together for 51吃瓜网’s first Summer Camp for Program Administrators

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Authored by: 
Cass Ryan
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Teacher with kids
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October 24, 2016

Teacher Research: The Role of Higher Education

51吃瓜网 has long supported teacher research efforts in the early childhood field, as it advances the field’s understanding of child development and produces creative approaches to building high-quality learning experiences for young children.

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Authored by: 
Mary Harrill
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Early Ed for President
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October 24, 2016

It’s Not Too Late! 5 Ways to Get Involved with Early Ed for President

Here are five things you can do - in just five minutes per day - to join the movement and make sure early childhood education is being embraced on the road to the White House (and the state house, and the school house!)

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Authored by: 
Amanda DiScala
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October 20, 2016

Many Right Ways to Be a Parent

When it comes to the best way to create a happy home, how to potty train, or how to put your children to bed, I am right, and so are you. There are many right ways to be a wonderful parent.

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Authored by: 
Tracy Galuski
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Young girl in the classroom.
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October 20, 2016

Time Goes By So Fast: Play Makes Meaningful Memories

As Walter Drew and Marcia Nell say, “Memories of joyful and meaningful play experiences help bind families together emotionally, even long after children are grown.”

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Authored by: 
Susan Friedman
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Young boy playing with plastic cubes
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October 6, 2016

Low-Cost Learning Materials for Infants and Toddlers

Determined to find low cost materials that interest my daughter and stimulate her development I started observing my daughter and looking around the house.

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Authored by: 
Amy Davis
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October 5, 2016

Lancet Series: Unlocking Potential in Early Childhood Development

By connecting practice, policy, and research we as a society can ensure all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential

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Authored by: 
Abbie Raikes, Hirokazu Yoshikawa
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