Briefly states the stages of moral development in children (Damon 1977). Discusses ways in which children's literature dealing with social issues can help children reason about topics such as distributive justice. Identifies guidelines for related discussions and lists books and questions that stimulate discussion on sharing. (AS)

States the commitments of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and specific actions and concerns of the board of the NAEYC. (AS)

Describes the challenge for teachers in effectively and sensitively balancing the physical nurturance of children with the public's concern with the sexual abuse of young children. Public perceptions of child care, parent and professional concerns, and the implications for child development. (AS)

Describes the advantages of using household food ingredients for art and science activities. Also discusses experiences with foods that are appropriate and inappropriate. (AS)

Discusses the role of the public schools in meeting the diverse child care needs of families. Suggests that early childhood educators critically examine state and local early childhood initiatives, pose more effective alternative strategies if needed, and aggressively participate in the expansion of early childhood programs within the educational…

Presents one teacher's experience with a student with minimal cerebral palsy in an open classroom from kindergarten to the third grade. Addresses questions that arose concerning ways to help a child with special needs in the classroom. (BB)

A kindergarten teacher relates her experience of becoming a better teacher after her move from a teacher-directed to a child-centered classroom and curriculum. (BB)

Presents the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment for early childhood educators. (BB)

It is important for caregivers and teachers to attach a sense of ownership and permanency to all types of childrens' play in the preschool and kindergarten classroom. Six suggestions that teachers can use to accomplish this goal are offered. Two examples illustrate the topic. (BB)

Provides guidelines and examples of ways preschool teachers can use fairy tales to help children understand their lives. (BB)

Evaluates the quality of care and services in for-profit and nonprofit government subsidized and privately supported child care centers and addresses fundamental issues confronted by policymakers and debated by child care practitioners. (BB)

The National Child Care Staffing Study explores the effect of teachers and teaching conditions on the caliber of center-based child care in the United States. The study raises concerns about the quality of services children receive, the education of staff, the work environment, low teachers' wages, and staff turnover. (BB)

Reports results of the Parent/Teacher Study, which examined: (1) predictors associated with a positive or negative relationship between parents and teachers in child care settings; (2) the impact of parents' jobs on children; and (3) predictors associated with mothers' satisfaction with child care. (BB)

Presents the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) annual report, which covers a number of the Association's accomplishments and challenges. Issues covered include teacher preparation and compensation, accreditation of high-quality early childhood programs, developmentally appropriate early childhood education, and early…

Outlines application requirements for the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) new compensation fund for their Membership Action Group Grant program. Summarizes Membership Action Group projects that have been funded for 1990. (BB)