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 Cope with Violence
Media-reported violence often intrudes on the daily lives of young children both in their homes and in out-of-home...
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Good Toys for Young Children
In light of recent safety recalls by toy manufacturers, parents and early childhood program staff have voiced concerns...
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Discussing the News with 3- to 7-Years-Olds: What to Do?
After any important event occurs, the TV repetition makes sure the children will know something is going on that...
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Helping Toddlers Become Problem Solvers
All parents and teachers have seen the unique ability of toddlers to use toys and materials in unexpected ways. One...
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Beyond Banning War and Superhero Play Meeting Young Children's Needs in Violent Times
Four-year-old Jules is particularly obsessed. Telling him no guns or pretend fighting just doesn’t work. When he’s a...
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Do Early Childhood Experiences Really Count?
Why question the value of early childhood experiences? A new book, The Myth of the Early Years by Dr. John T. Bruer has...
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Big Jobs at Home
Preschoolers love to help out, but many times we don’t let them. Why? Because we think it’s easier—and faster—...
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Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children, Part 2
IRA and NAEYC believe that achieving high standards of literacy for every child in the United States is a shared...
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Choosing a Preschool
How can you choose the best preschool or childcare situation for your child? These suggested guidelines, based on the...
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Quality Programs Nurture Relationships to Enhance Young Children's Learning
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed 10 standards that outline what all...
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