NAEYC in the News

This week in Early Learning News

Each week we highlight early childhood education news from around the country with a focus on NAEYC, state and local Affiliates, and the field. This week's roundup includes toys, choosing preschool, recess, literacy, and more!. Read and share today!
 
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Engaging Diverse Families

NAEYC is pleased to recognize the following ten programs as being exemplary in their family engagement practices:

- Children's Village Child Care Center in Philadelphia, PA...
- CRT Locust Early Care & Education Program in Hartford, CT...
- Iowa State University Child Development Laboratory School in Ames, IA...
- Montgomery County Community College Children's Center in Blue Bell, PA...
- Rainbow School in Stanford, CA...
- School for Friends in...

Understanding and Responding to Children Who Bite

Biting is a typical behavior often seen in infants, toddlers, and 2-year olds. As children mature, gain self-control, and develop problem-solving skills, they usually outgrow this behavior. While not uncommon, biting can be an upsetting and potentially harmful behavior that should be discouraged from the very first episode. This article will help you to understand the reasons young children bite and give you ideas and strategies for responding appropriately.

Why do young children...

Books to Grow On

Growing minds need lots of nourishment, and books are excellent brain food! When you read together with your young child, things really start cooking. Reading together is relaxing and fun. And it is one of the best ways to strengthen children’s early literacy skills. These book suggestions and activities will let you and your child explore and investigate the world while enjoying time together.

Books...