Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Focus on Kindergartners

Edited and compiled just for kindergarten teachers, this resource explains developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) so teachers can apply DAP in their work with kindergartners. Chapters include:* What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?* A brief introduction to the main ideas of DAP* Teaching in the Kindergarten Year* Connecting DAP to excellent teaching* An Overview of Development in the Kindergarten Year* Overview of kindergartners' 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* The Common Core State Standards and Developmentally Appropriate Practices* Connecting the standards to DAP* Young Children Articles* Eight articles from Young Children that provide examples of applying developmentally appropriate practice when working with kindergartners