Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Introduction for Teachers of Kindergartners (Basics series)

Exactly what you need to deepen your everyday practice in the kindergarten classroom! This book outlines the core ideas of developmentally appropriate practice, or DAP for short, as practiced in kindergarten.
This book discusses

• - The core components of DAP


• - Why play is an essential vehicle for learning during the kindergarten year


• - The five key aspects of effective teaching that enact DAP principles


• - The most frequently asked questions about developmentally appropriate practice in kindergarten


• - An overview of learning and development for 5- and 6-year-olds

Whether you are a new or experienced kindergarten teacher, this book is for you.

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