10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play - NAEYC
10. Play is a child’s context for learning. Children practice and reinforce their learning in multiple areas during play. It gives them a place and a time for learning that cannot be achieved …
Play | NAEYC
Jun 2, 2025 · Play is an important part of children's learning and development. Find articles on how to intentionally connect play and learning, ideas to share with families, and the latest …
What Do Children Learn in a High-Quality Preschool Program?
In high-quality preschools, teachers focus on all areas of learning. They pay attention to what children are interested in, and they plan themes or projects that help children expand their …
8 Creative Ideas to Help Your Child Learn New Words | NAEYC
By Vicky Bowman Language development happens very rapidly in early childhood -- it’s especially amazing to watch in the first two years of a child’s life (Galinksy 2010). This means that …
What Does a High-Quality Primary Classroom Look Like? | NAEYC
In a high-quality classroom, teachers follow five guidelines to promote children's learning.
The Power of Playful Learning in the Early Childhood Setting
This excerpt from Developmentally Appropriate Practice illustrates the ways in which play and learning mutually support one another and how teachers connect learning goals to children’s …
Technology and Young Children: Preschoolers and Kindergartners
Effective Classroom Practice: Preschoolers and Kindergarteners Selected Examples of Effective Classroom Practice Involving Technology Tools and Interactive Media (PDF) During the …
Using Technology to Enhance Children’s Learning at Home and
Sep 29, 2020 · Carefully select learning activities, tools, and technologies that promote children’s critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills. Provide learning …
Ten Things Children Learn From Block Play | NAEYC
In this article, NAEYC staff and Young Children consulting editors answer the question, “What do you think children learn through block play?” Here are some responses.
From Circle Time to Small Groups: Meeting Children’s Needs
Circle time is the perfect place to establish a classroom community as teachers and children take time to greet one another.