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December: Your Guide to a Purposeful Holiday Season: A Collection of NAEYC Resources to Support Early Childhood Educators and Families
Amber Crawford 12/18/24 Amber Crawford 12/18/24

December: Your Guide to a Purposeful Holiday Season: A Collection of NAEYC Resources to Support Early Childhood Educators and Families

Holidays in a Diverse World: Applying Anti-Bias Thinking in Curriculum explores how educators can thoughtfully approach holiday celebrations in early learning settings.

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February:  Now Read This! Books that Promote Race, Identity, Agency, and Voice
Amber Crawford 2/3/24 Amber Crawford 2/3/24

February: Now Read This! Books that Promote Race, Identity, Agency, and Voice

explores promoting children’s identity, agency, and voice regarding race through picture books

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January: “What About People Like Me?" Teaching Preschoolers About Segregation and “Peace Heroes”
Amber Crawford 1/5/24 Amber Crawford 1/5/24

January: “What About People Like Me?" Teaching Preschoolers About Segregation and “Peace Heroes”

As part of the anti-bias curriculum at the preschool where I teach, we study the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Learning about Dr. King’s life provides us with a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the principles he stood for.

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November: Promoting Preschoolers’ Emergent Writing
Amber Crawford 11/6/23 Amber Crawford 11/6/23

November: Promoting Preschoolers’ Emergent Writing

Emergent writing is young children’s first attempts at the writing process.

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October: Planning for Positive Guidance: Powerful Interactions Make a Difference
Amber Crawford 10/4/23 Amber Crawford 10/4/23

October: Planning for Positive Guidance: Powerful Interactions Make a Difference

You guide behavior by establishing predictable routines, setting clear rules with children, and modeling kindness and respect.

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September: Readiness: Not a State of Knowledge, but a State of Mind
Amber Crawford 9/7/23 Amber Crawford 9/7/23

September: Readiness: Not a State of Knowledge, but a State of Mind

Readiness doesn’t mean just knowing the academic basics. It means a child has a willing attitude and confidence in the process of learning: a healthy state of mind.

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June: 5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Your Family
Amber Crawford 6/5/23 Amber Crawford 6/5/23

June: 5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Your Family

Looking for ways to honor this holiday with your children? Here are five ways to celebrate Juneteenth together as a family.

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May: Promoting Young Children’s Social and Emotional Health
Amber Crawford 5/4/23 Amber Crawford 5/4/23

May: Promoting Young Children’s Social and Emotional Health

Children who are socially and emotionally healthy tend to demonstrate, and continue to develop, several important behaviors and skills (adapted from McClellan & Katz 2001 and Bilmes 2012)

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April: Going Green at Home: Get Your Child Involved
Amber Crawford 4/5/23 Amber Crawford 4/5/23

April: Going Green at Home: Get Your Child Involved

These days many people are learning how to protect the environment and save energy. Here are some ideas for involving your child in going green at home.

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March: Betsey Stockton, Pioneer Early Childhood Teacher
Amber Crawford 3/6/23 Amber Crawford 3/6/23

March: Betsey Stockton, Pioneer Early Childhood Teacher

Stockton was a school teacher and a church member, a woman who worked tirelessly and effectively at the local level, but who has remained largely lost in the historical record.

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February: “What About People Like Me?" Teaching Preschoolers About Segregation and “Peace Heroes”
Amber Crawford 2/5/23 Amber Crawford 2/5/23

February: “What About People Like Me?" Teaching Preschoolers About Segregation and “Peace Heroes”

The following article is an excerpt from Each and Every Child: Teaching Preschool with an Equity Lens.

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December: Support Your Child's Learning During the Holidays!
Amber Crawford 12/2/22 Amber Crawford 12/2/22

December: Support Your Child's Learning During the Holidays!

Looking for ways to support your child’s learning during the holiday season?

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September: DAP: Creating a Caring, Equitable Community of Learners
Amber Crawford 9/1/22 Amber Crawford 9/1/22

September: DAP: Creating a Caring, Equitable Community of Learners

Because early childhood education settings are often among children’s first communities outside the home, the character of these communities is very influential in children’s development.

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August: 11x: Welcome Children and Families to Your Classroom
Amber Crawford 8/1/22 Amber Crawford 8/1/22

August: 11x: Welcome Children and Families to Your Classroom

When children join a new class, they may be nervous and unsure about what to expect…

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May: What Does a High-Quality Preschool Program Look Like?
Amber Crawford 5/1/22 Amber Crawford 5/1/22

May: What Does a High-Quality Preschool Program Look Like?

Teachers focus on these areas to help children learn best…

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