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Young Children
March 1, 2021

Cultivating Self-Awareness in 51勛圖厙 with Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families

While all aspects of self-care are important for early childhood educators well-being, in this article, we focus on how we, as educators of infants and toddlers, can cultivate self-awareness.

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Holly Hatton-Bowers, Elita Amini Virmani, Laura Nathans, Bridget A. Walsh, Martha J. Buell, Patricia Lanzon, Sandra I. Plata-Potter, Laura Anne Roe
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Young Children
March 1, 2021

Social & Emotional Development: For Our Youngest Learners & Beyond

This issue of泭Young Children泭offers research-supported responses to these questions with a cluster of articles devoted to intentional practices that promote social and emotional development.

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Authored by: 
Annie Moses, Stefanie Powers, Kathy L. Reschke
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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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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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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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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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Teaching Young Children
January 4, 2021

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Rosemary Geiken
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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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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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Authored by: 
Ashley Lewis Presser, Danae Kamdar, Ximena Dominguez
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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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Authored by: 
Susan Friedman, Julia Luckenbill, Nicol Russell
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