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  1. NAEYC
    https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/jul2016/gender-identity

    Gender Identity and Expression in the Early Childhood Classroom …

    • Influences of materials and teacher expectations
      Many factors influence children’s learning experiences in the early childhood classroom. This first theme examines how the av… See more

    Literature Review

    Young children are continually making sense of their world, assimilating novel information and modifying their theories along the way. Most influences in the lives of young chi… See more

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    Methods

    This study took place at a progressive San Francisco Bay Area preschool offering a full­ day, year-round program. The school serves 2 1/2 - to 5 1/2-year­ olds. I conducted the study in my … See more

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    Discussion and Implications

    I began this study wondering how I might offer young children more opportunities to act outside of traditional gender roles. In the end, I realized that the children were working thro… See more

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    Conclusion

    According to Meier and Henderson (2007), “Since early childhood is the foundation for young children’s views and experiences with getting along with one another, and with underst… See more

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    What is gender identity?
     
  1. Younger children may express their gender very clearly. For example, they may say “I am a she, not a he!”, “I am not your daughter, I am your son.” Children may also express their gender through their: Clothing or hairstyle Choice of toys, games, and sports Social relationships, including the gender of friends Preferred name or nickname

    Gender identity | Caring for kids - CPS

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    How does gender identity develop in children?
    Gender identity refers to the deep and intimate feeling a person has of themselves. Children begin to understand and express their gender identity early in life. This article discusses how gender identity typically develops and how parents and caregivers can promote healthy development of gender identity and expression in children.

    Gender identity | Caring for kids

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    How do children express their gender?
    Some children may express their gender very strongly. For example, a child might go through a stage of insisting on wearing a dress every day or refusing to wear a dress even on special occasions. While many children at this age have a stable gender identity, gender identity may change later in life. 6 to 7 years old:

    Gender identity | Caring for kids

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    What is gender identity?
    Gender identity refers to the deep and intimate feeling a person has of themselves. Children begin to understand and express their gender identity early in life. They may express their gender through their choices in clothing, social relationships with peers, choice of toys, or preferred nicknames.

    Gender Identity Development in Early Childhood - Trying Together

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    Do children have a gender-diverse identity?
    The point is that all children tend to develop a clearer view of themselves and their gender over time. At any point, research suggests that children who assert a gender-diverse identity know their gender as clearly and consistently as their developmentally matched peers and benefit from the same level of support, love and social acceptance.

    Gender Identity Development in Children - HealthyChildren.org

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  3. Trying Together
    https://tryingtogether.org/dap/gender-id…

    Gender Identity Development in Early Childhood

    WEBGender identity refers to the deep and intimate feeling a person has of themselves. Children begin to understand and express their gender identity early in life. They may express their gender through their choices in …

     
  5. cps.ca
    https://caringforkids.cps.ca/.../behavio…

    Gender identity | Caring for kids - CPS

    WEBGender identity refers to the deep and intimate feeling a person has of themselves. Children begin to understand and express their gender identity early in life. This article discusses how gender identity typically develops …

  6. HealthyChildren.org
    https://www.healthychildren.org/Englis…

    Gender Identity Development in Children

    WEBSep 18, 2018 · How does gender identity develop in children? Gender identity typically develops in stages: Around age two: Children become conscious of the physical differences between boys and girls. Before …

  7. Planned Parenthood
    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/preschool/how-d…

    Teaching My Preschooler About Gender Identity - Planned …

  8. MentalHelp.net
    https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/gender-identity-and-sexuality

    Early Childhood Gender Identity And Sexuality - MentalHelp.net

  9. First Five Years
    https://www.firstfiveyears.org.au/child-…

    Gender identity: How to talk to children | First Five Years

    WEBFeb 24, 2022 · Society has traditionally told us how girls and boys should speak, look, dress and act, however preschoolers are now growing up in a world in which children are being encouraged not to be limited by gender, …

  10. ZERO TO THREE
    https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/emb…

    Embracing Diversity: Developing a Gender Identity

    WEBDecember 15, 2021. What can parents do to help children gain a positive and confident sense of who they are while embracing diversity. Young children receive many messages about what boys and girls should look …

  11. Social Justice Books
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    Early Childhood: Learning about Gender Identity

    WEBOne necessary step to positively support the development of a young child’s gender identity is understanding distinct yet interrelated aspects of gender: assigned sex, gender role, gender identity, gender expression, and …

  12. TIME
    https://time.com/5082179/preschoolers-gender-identity

    Preschoolers Know More About Gender Identity Than You Think