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Our Fall issue of Young Children breaks down what guided play actually looks like. Amy Schmidtke lays the groundwork for...
09/10/2026

Our Fall issue of Young Children breaks down what guided play actually looks like.

Amy Schmidtke lays the groundwork for how guided play develops across the primary years. Sierra Dinges shows how it supports literacy and math goals from pre-K through third grade. Robyn Ridgley, Katherine A. Mangione, and Martin Ridgley walk through embedding it while still using the instructional materials your state requires.

There's also a strengths-based approach to bringing families and communities into guided play, and a piece on using it to support children working through trauma.

Read the full member exclusive issue by clicking the link below.
🔗 https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/fall-2026

Are you listening?With new episodes of Small Talk: Big Ideas About Little Learners returning September 17, now’s the per...
09/09/2026

Are you listening?

With new episodes of Small Talk: Big Ideas About Little Learners returning September 17, now’s the perfect time to catch up on the first half of Season 1.

Whether you’re listening for the first time or revisiting your favorite conversations, there’s plenty to explore—from big ideas shaping early childhood education to the real experiences of the people doing this work every day.

🎧 Catch up on Season 1
↗️ Share an episode with a friend or colleague
🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next
💬 And let us know: What conversation has stuck with you so far?

Listen today: https://www.naeyc.org/smalltalk

Early Bird Registration? Kinda chic. ✨If joining us for the 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference is on your list, this is your s...
09/08/2026

Early Bird Registration? Kinda chic. ✨

If joining us for the 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference is on your list, this is your sign to make it official.

Early Bird Registration closes this Friday!

Register now and we’ll see you December 5–8 in Washington, D.C.
🔗 : https://bit.ly/4xPB3LA

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the early childhood educators and professionals whose work helps children, families, a...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the early childhood educators and professionals whose work helps children, families, and communities thrive.

At NAEYC, we’re committed to supporting and advancing the early childhood education profession—and to ensuring that the people who make this work possible have the support, recognition, and respect they deserve.

Today and every day, we’re grateful for the dedicated professionals who make a difference in the lives of young children.

Our members are at the heart of everything we do—and today, one of them is taking over our stories!Robin Marx-Mackerley ...
09/04/2026

Our members are at the heart of everything we do—and today, one of them is taking over our stories!

Robin Marx-Mackerley Robin Marx-Mackerley , Executive Director of Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children (Nevada AEYC ), is taking over our Instagram and Facebook Stories to share a day in her life and what it looks like to support young children, families, and educators in her community.

Follow along for a behind-the-scenes look at the work, connections, and moments that make a difference every day.

👀 Head to our Instagram and Facebook stories and join us throughout the day!

The early childhood education profession is shaped by experience—what we learn along the way, what we share with one ano...
09/02/2026

The early childhood education profession is shaped by experience—what we learn along the way, what we share with one another, and the moments that remind us why using our voice matters.

As NAEYC celebrates 100 years, we want to hear about the experiences that have shaped you.
Maybe it’s a lesson you’ve carried throughout your career. Maybe it’s a moment when you spoke up, took action, or advocated for what children, families, educators, or the profession needed.
These are the stories that show how far we’ve come and help guide where we go next.

Add your voice to NAEYC’s Year of Reflections for a chance to be featured on our platforms: https://tr.ee/bJCSBM

When Head Start standards change, who feels it first? It’s the children, families, and educators in classrooms every day...
09/01/2026

When Head Start standards change, who feels it first? It’s the children, families, and educators in classrooms every day.

For 61 years, Head Start has helped children and families access more than early learning, connecting them with health, family support, and opportunities to thrive. Now, a federal proposal could roll back many of the standards that help make that possible—from staff-child ratios and health and safety protections to family engagement and language access.

For educators, these changes could mean more children to care for with fewer protections and supports. For families, it could mean losing services and resources they count on. And for children, it could mean less individualized attention when they need it most.

The proposal isn’t final. There’s still time to speak up. NAEYC is working to make it easier to understand what’s at stake and take action.

📣 Learn more about what’s in the proposed rule and how to take action: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/public-policy-advocacy/head-start-NPRM

Our social media manager may be on vacation, but they left one reminder behind...We're just 100 days away from gathering...
08/27/2026

Our social media manager may be on vacation, but they left one reminder behind...

We're just 100 days away from gathering with thousands of early childhood educators, leaders, and advocates from across the country for a few unforgettable days of learning, inspiration, and connection.

Now send this to the colleague you're excited to see in December!
📍 See you December 5–8! Learn more by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/2QMZyUB

08/26/2026

The right to vote was won through generations of people raising their voices, taking action, and working to shape a more inclusive democracy. Today, we honor that legacy by continuing to use our voices, engage in our communities, and participate in civic life.

Through NAEYC's Value. Voice. Vote. campaign, early childhood educators can make a plan to vote, stay informed, and help ensure the needs of young children, families, and the profession are part of the conversation.

This Women's Equality Day, we're reminded that our voices matter—and so does our vote.

Check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and help shape the future of your community.

Learn more about at https://bit.ly/4flLY9n

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