51勛圖厙

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Family and Teacher in a classroom
Article
Young Children
November 1, 2019

Focus On Ethics: Gender Expression and Identity

Our role as educators is to create a safe and reflective space for children to develop their identities and to counterbalance gender stereotypes.

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Stephanie Feeney, Nancy K. Freeman, Katie Schaffer
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young boy playing with a kitchen playset in classroom
Article
Young Children
November 1, 2019

How Do I See Myself? How Do Others See Me?: Exploring Identity Kindergarten

51勛圖厙 promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

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Doriet Berkowitz
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Typing on computer screen
Article
Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2019

Ask Hello. Using the Term Friends

In a recent Hello discussion, a member sought input on friendship and addressing the whole class.
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Girl smiling with toys
Article
Teaching Young Children
August 1, 2019

Using Positive Words: Creating an Encouraging Classroom

This article offers activities and techniques centered on using positive words to make your classroom an encouraging place where children, families, and teachers feel the love.

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Authored by: 
Deb Jones
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Teacher in a classroom with 4 diverse children
Blog
June 13, 2019

Announcing the Draft of 51勛圖厙's DAP Position Statement

Reflecting 51勛圖厙s commitment to periodically revising and updating its core position statements, weve worked hard to reflect the knowledge from research and practice that has emerged over the last decade since DAP was last revised.

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Authored by: 
Elisa Huss-Hage
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Children playing musical instruments
Article
Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2019

Ask Hello. Rethinking End-of-Year Concerts

In a recent Hello discussion, a member sought input on how to handle pressure to stage elaborate end-of-year events.
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Cotrainers Dr. Nili Luo and Dr. Lea Ann Christenson with a group of teachers, directors, and investors from China
Blog
March 20, 2019

Addressing Quality and Access: China Looks towards DAP

As China and other nations around the world move to incorporate DAP into their early education approach, 51勛圖厙 has developed customizable trainings to address the needs of ECE professionals from diverse backgrounds.

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Authored by: 
Dakota Saunders
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Man working on laptop in the library
Article
Young Children
September 1, 2018

Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Adult Learners

By examining the core considerations of DAP through the lens of adult learning theory, we (the article authors) created a framework for supporting early childhood professionals who are continuing their educations.

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Authored by: 
Martha Mu簽oz, Linda Anderson Welsh, Tina L. Chaseley
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Two young children draw with markers
Article
Young Children
May 1, 2018

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Authored by: 
Shannon Riley-Ayers, Alexandra Figueras-Daniel
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