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Table Of ContentAbout the Editors Acknowledgments Editors' Preface 1. What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? Key Messages of the Position Statement Core Considerations of Developmentally Appropriate Practice Principles of Child Development and Learning 2. To Be an Excellent Teacher Excellence in All Areas of Practice Seeing the Bigger Picture 3. Understanding Development of Infants and Toddlers Understanding Infants and Toddlers Knowledge of Child Development Philosophy and Principles Supporting Development Understanding Changes in the First Three Years Observing Development From Birth to 3 Physical Growth and Development of Habits for Lifetime Wellness and Safe Living Thinking, Reasoning, and Understanding the World: The Brain and Cognitive Development The Mind-Body Connection: Development of Sensorimotor Integration Motor Development Being and Belonging: Social and Emotional Development Sense of Self and Others Communication: Development of Language, Literacy, and Mathematical Understanding Early Literacy and Numeracy 4. Developmentally Appropriate Examples to Consider INFANTS Relationship Between Caregiver and Child Environment. Exploration and Play Routines Reciprocal Relationships With Families Policies TODDLERS Relationship Between Caregiver and Child Environment Exploration and Play Scheduling Routines Reciprocal Relationships With Families Policies 5. FAQs About Developmentally Appropriate Practice 6. Young Children Articles Keys to Quality Infant Care: Nurturing Every Baby's Life Journey Rituals and Routines: Supporting Infants and Toddlers and Their Families Enhancing Practice With Infants and Toddlers From Diverse Language and Cultural Backgrounds Learning to Be Me While Coming to Understand We: Encouraging Prosocial Babies in Group Settings What Do We Mean by Reading Readiness? Using Toys to Support Infant-Toddler Learning and Development Why Do Babies Like Boxes Best? Let's Get Messy! Exploring Sensory and Art Activities With Infants and Toddlers More, All Gone, Empty, Full: Math Talk Every Day in Every Way References
SynopsisAn 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 Filled with information, practical ideas, and inspiration about developmentally appropriate practice, these books offer information and guidance for teachers to help them support children's learning and development. Books that every teacher will want!, 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
LC Classification NumberLB1140.2.D48 2013