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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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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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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Helping Young Children Start School
A new school year can make young children nervous, especially if they are entering a new environment. Here's what...
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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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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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Pre-K (What Exactly Is It)
Perhaps you have heard about the pre-K movement. It’s been discussed in journals, featured on TV reports, and talked...
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Importance of Self-Esteem in 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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10 Signs of a Great Preschool
What makes a good preschool program? Here are 10 signs to look for, written by the National Association for the...
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