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Mother and sons cooking a dish
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Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2017

Mensaje en la mochila: El aprendizaje en actividades cotidianas

Este mensaje es para recortarse, fotocopiarse y enviarse a casa con los ni簽os como recurso para los padres. Est獺 disponible tambi矇n por Internet en 51勛圖厙.org/tyc.

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PBS KIDS and the READY TO LEARN INITIATIVE
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Teacher and children play with funnels at sand table.
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2017

Deepening Families Understanding of Childrens Learning in Centers

If families understand all that occurs in center activities and play, they will be able to support their childrens learning during play activities at hometo be learning partners with their children.

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Faye Dismuke, Nichole Parks, Judy Jablon
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Child painting birdhouse
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2017

Two Homes, One Classroom: Inclusive Practices That Work

Its not uncommon to have children in your program who spend time with parents in two different homes. Individualizing communication is an effective way to recognize and welcome diverse family structures.

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Katia Gonz獺lez
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Basketballs in a gym
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2017

March DaDness: Engaging Fathers

March DaDness was designed to invite fathers and other important males in childrens lives to participate in the childrens early learning programs.

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James Saunders
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Subitizing game
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2016

Message in a Backpack Family Math Game: Subitizing

Try this activity with your child to expose them to subitizingthe ability to see and recognize a small number of objects and know instantly how many there are without counting!

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Deanna Pecaski McLennan
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Child showing his artwork on a tablet.
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Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2016

10X: Using Technology to Engage Families

Here are 10 tips on using technology to engage families that support their young children's early learning and strengthen home-school relationships.

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Ana Blagojevic
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Mother reading a children's book to toddler son
Blog
April 11, 2016

Understanding the Power of Parent Involvement

As their childrens first teachers, parents have an amazing opportunity to nurture their childrens growth and development and to advocate for their education. And many parents want to be involved in their childrens education

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Donna Kirkwood, Ph.D
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Playing with geometric shaped blocks
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2016

Message in a Backpack Focus and Self-Control

Self-control and focus are both important skills for children to practice in order to succeed in school. Here are some that you and your child can do together at home.
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Asian male and young girl interact in the dramatic play area
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2015

Learning Stories

A story is powerful and meaningful to families and can often communicate more than a number, a score, or a checklist of skills.

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Judi Pack
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Two smiling children.
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Young Children
November 1, 2015

What Parents Have to Teach Us About Their Dual Language Children

Families insights into code switching, the sequence of second language acquisition, and language transference and development help teachers create a welcoming and supportive setting for children.

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Sara Michael-Luna
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Child doing yoga
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Teaching Young Children
June 1, 2015

Message in a Backpack Try Yoga With Your Children!

You can do yoga at home with your children. Invite them to teach you some of the poses they learned at school, or try the pose described here.
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