NAEYC National Association for the Education of Young
Children 
Mission: NAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of
the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on
the provision of educational and developmental services and resources (NAEYC
Bylaws, Article I., and Section 1.1).
They are the one of the largest organizations working
towards the more effective early childhood programs and institutions through
setting policies and standards to promote high quality and excellence.
Play, Play, Play
One topic that peaked my interest was an article that was
written concerning the ongoing dispute regarding the aspect of play in early
childhood curriculums, and the push for heavier academic inclusion. In
particular the author explained the dynamic relationship between
"play" in early childhood classrooms and the acquisition of beginning
math skills. This debate of the beneficial components of play, and how it
assist in young children’s development in all areas continues to remain
controversial. However the article contains many substantial supportive
arguments that reveal the effectiveness of mathematics education for young
children and ways to implement it. For example, Ginsburg states "Cognitive
research shows that young children develop an extensive everyday mathematics
and are capable of learning more and deeper mathematics than usually
assumed." (Ginsburg 2008) the article also goes on to give some very
informative resources to more information regarding effective practices towards
successful incorporation of math in early childhood classrooms.
The NAEYC site is filled with an abundance of resources on
every early childhood topic, trend and issue imaginable. I not only enjoy it as
an educator and professional, but as a parent as well. It also has a variety of
articles, and resources on demographics and diversity.
Resources: https://www.naeyc.org/
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