Full Description
Edited 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
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.
Contents
About 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
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