Developmentally Appropriate Practice

An Essential Resource for Teachers of Infants and Toddlers

Edited and compiled just for teachers of infants and toddlers, this resource explains developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) so teachers can apply DAP in their work with infants and toddlers. Chapters include:

- What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?
A brief introduction to the main ideas of DAP

- To Be an Excellent Teacher
Connecting DAP to excellent teaching

- Understanding Development of Infants and Toddlers
Overview of infants' and toddlers' learning and development

- Developmentally Appropriate Examples to Consider
Examples of key DAP practices, as well as contrasting practices that are less likely to serve children well

- FAQs About Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Responses to common questions

- Young Children Articles
Nine articles from Young Children that provide examples of applying developmentally appropriate practice when working with infants and toddlers