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 Childrens 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