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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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) | Nurturing a Growing Reader -
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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Children and Books: Begin the Connection Early!
Adults often think that children learn about reading in the primary grades. But the truth is that many children already...
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Computers and Young Children
Recent calls for a moratorium on computers in early childhood education programs and elementary schools are an extreme...
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Nurturing Emotional Literacy
A Good Beginning, a recent report from the Child Mental Health Foundation and Agencies Network, emphasizes that social...
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Self-Esteem and Young Children: You Are the Key
It’s been known for more than 100 years that a child’s emotional life strongly influences his interpersonal...
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Reflections from Teachers of Culturally Diverse Children
"Teachers cannot hope to begin to understand who sits before them unless they can connect with the families and...
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Linguistic and Cultural Diversity -- Building on America's Strengths
As our nation becomes more linguistically and culturally diverse and as the issue of bilingual education becomes more...
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Singing as a Teaching Tool
It doesn't take an experienced musician to sing with young children. Anyone can sing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," and make...
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Partnering For Success: Community Approaches to Early Learning
Historically, schools have not played a significant role in raising the quality of early childhood education. The Child...
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5) | Preschool Readiness
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