Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Focus on Kindergartners (DAP Focus Series)

Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Focus on Kindergartners (DAP Focus Series) by Copple, Carol. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781938113031.

An Essential Resource for Teachers of Children in Kindergarten Edited and compiled just for teachers, this resource explains developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) so teachers can apply DAP in their work with children in Kindergarten. Chapters include: Teaching Children in Kindergarten - Connecting DAP to excellent teaching An Overview of Development in Kindergarten - Overview of learning and development in Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten