This issue underscores the multifaceted nature of curriculum selection and implementation. As the NASEM report and NAEYC foundational documents point out, an effective curriculum is research-based, follows a scope and sequence, incorporates play and positive interactions, and is responsive to every learner. This requires intentionality and flexibility by educators and leaders who are guided by meaningful and clear goals. And it depends on having sufficient supports for these professionals to do such complex thinking and work. I hope you find inspiration and guidance as you make curriculum decisions in your setting!
While visiting a NAEYC-accredited early learning program, Susan Friedman, senior director of publishing and content development, saw many displays of children’ s artwork. This one captures children’ s stories about their families in pictures, words, and through dictation.
Is your classroom full of children’ s artwork? To feature it in Young Children, see the link at the bottom of the page or email editorial @ naeyc. org for details.
— Annie Moses
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Would you like to see your children’ s artwork featured in these pages? For guidance on submitting print-quality photos( as well as details on permissions and licensing), see NAEYC. org / resources / pubs / authors-photographers / photos.
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