National Association for the Education of Young Children

National Association for the Education of Young Children

http://www.naeyc.org/

The goal of NAEYC 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.  The goals are focused on improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education, supporting early childhood programs by working to achieve a high-quality system of early childhood education, and building a high-performing, inclusive organization of groups and individuals who are committed to promoting excellence in early childhood education for all young children. 

The website has several links to articles on various topics. The one that catches my attention is "Moving Bodies, Building Minds" written by Michelle L. Marigliano and Michele J. Russo. The article states how creative movement is an ideal way to help young children develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. The article says that children are extremely active and physical and dance is a great way to help increase learning.  I think it is interested how creative you can be with children's learning and education. This article relates to the diversity improvisions that may come into play while we move into a more diverse education environment. Dancing can be shared with different cultures and listening to different music will promote connecting in diverse demographics.