Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs (Naeyc (Series), #234.)

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Summary: Most Influential Piece of Early Childhood Writing Since '60s
Review: Every single book that I have read on early childhood education cites this book in some way for some reason. By thumbing through it, anyone can probably understand why. Dr. Bredekamp and Dr. Copple present the most transprent how-to manual ever for distinguising between proper and improper teaching methods in an early childhood classroom. EVERY early childhood teacher should have this book. It is affectionately known as "The Bredekamp book", "Developmentally Appropriate Practice", and "DAP".

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Summary: Most Influential Piece of Early Childhood Writing Since '60s
Review: Every single book that I have read on early childhood education cites this book in some way for some reason. By thumbing through it, anyone can probably understand why. Dr. Bredekamp and Dr. Copple present the most transprent how-to manual ever for distinguising between proper and improper teaching methods in an early childhood classroom. EVERY early childhood teacher should have this book. It is affectionately known as "The Bredekamp book", "Developmentally Appropriate Practice", and "DAP".

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Summary: Needed by all childcare professionals
Review: Helped me set developmental goals and appropriate practices to get my NAYCE in-home Accreditation

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Summary: Wonderful Resource for Parents and Teachers!
Review: This book will tell you where a child should go next in all developmental domains. It's full of examples of appropriate practices for curriculum planning. It covers infants through 8-year-olds. It's a life-saving assessment tool. I would recommend it to any parent or teacher.