National Association for the Education of Young Children
About Us
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization.
Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 100,000 members, a national network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.
Articles by National Association for the Education of Young Children
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"I Can Do It Myself": Encouraging Independence in Young Children
From an early age, a child’s search for independence is fueled by the desire to make things happen and to feel...
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Tips for Easy Back-to-School Transitions
The summer is just about over. No more going to bed late, sleeping in every morning, or playing outside until dark. Now...
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Seven Ways for Young Children to Be Smart
Early childhood professionals have always looked at the whole picture when considering children's intelligence....
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Children Who Just Watch
While many young children, when given the opportunity, will immediately engage in play with others, families and early...
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Mathematics Through Play
Everyday routines and play events offer rich opportunities for teaching your children about mathematics. Integrating...
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Teaching Young Children Through Work and Play
We have learned so much recently about the importance of play for young children that many families may overlook how...
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Enjoying Stress-Free Summer Activities
It's summertime, school is out, and many families are at their wit's end about how to fill three months of their...
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Raising a Reader
Children learn to love the sound of language before they ever notice the existence of printed words on a page. They coo...
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Helping Children Learn About Reading
Why read a book to an infant who does not yet know the meaning of a word--or of words at all? Why sing to a toddler who...
Topics: Middle Years (5-9) | Reading and Nurturing -
Phonics and Whole Language Learning
Children cannot learn to read without an understanding of phonics. All children must know their ABCs and the sounds that...
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