Edited and compiled just for kindergarten teachers, this resource explains developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) so teachers can apply DAP in their work with kindergartners. Chapters include:

What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?
A brief introduction to the main ideas of DAP
Teaching in the Kindergarten Year
Connecting DAP to excellent teaching
An Overview of Development in the Kindergarten Year
Overview of kindergartners’ 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
The Common Core State Standards and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Connecting the standards to DAP
Young Children Articles
Eight articles from Young Children that provide examples of applying developmentally appropriate practice when working with kindergartners