Description
Book SynopsisEdited 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 Children’s Learning While Meeting Standards
- Connecting the standards to DAP
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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.
Table of ContentsAbout the Editors Acknowledgments Editors’ Preface 1. What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? Meeting Children Where They Are Helping Children Reach Challenging and Achievable Goals 2. Teaching Children in First, Second, and Third Grades 3. An Overview of Development in the Primary Grades Physical Development Social and Emotional Development Cognitive Development Language and Literacy Development 4. Developmentally Appropriate Examples to Consider Creating a Caring Community of Learners Teaching to Enhance Development and Learning Planning Curriculum to Achieve Important Goals Assessing Children’s Development and Learning Establishing Reciprocal Relationships With Families 5. Supporting Children’s Learning While Meeting State Standards: Strategies and Suggestions for Teachers in Public School Contexts Trait 1: Acquire Detailed and Thorough Knowledge of Policies and Expectations Trait 2: Consider the Required Materials to Be a Starting Point Trait 3: Showcase Children’s Engagement in Substantive Learning The Common Core Standards—Are They Appropriate for Young Learners? 6. Young Children Articles Implementing Research-Based Curricula: Learn From the Way We Teach Young Children Teacher-Made Assessments Show Children’s Growth Using Technology as a Teaching Tool for Dual Language Learners Linking the Primary Classroom Environment to Learning Mathematical Pattern Hunters Five Strategies for Creating Meaningful Mathematics Experiences Flexible Grouping During Literacy Centers: A Model for Differentiating Instruction Let’s SQUiNK About It! A Metacognitive Approach to Exploring Text Young Girls Discovering Their Voice With Literacy and Readers Theater Science Learning in Out-of-School Time: Family Engagement Activities and Resources References
