Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Focus on Children in First, Second, and Third Grades (DAP Focus Series)
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An Essential Resource for Teachers of Children in First, Second, and Third Grades
Edited and compiled just for teachers, this resource explains developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) so teachers can apply DAP in their work with children in first, second, and third grades. Chapters include:
• What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?
A brief introduction to the main ideas of DAP
• Teaching Children in First, Second, and Third Grades
Connecting DAP to excellent teaching
• An Overview of Development in the Primary Grades
Overview of learning and development in first, second, and third grades
• Developmentally Appropriate Examples to Consider
Examples of key DAP practices, as well as contrasting practices that are less likely to serve children well
• Supporting Children’s Learning While Meeting Standards
Connecting standards to DAP
• Young Children Articles
Ten articles from Young Children that provide examples of applying developmentally appropriate practice when working with children in first, second, and third grades
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