"Slow down, tune in, and discover the very purposeful play of infants and toddlers. Addressing considerations like choosing interesting materials, setting up safe and inviting environments, and why you are the most important element of play for very young children, the authors come alongside to help you : Better understand what play means for infants and toddlers ; Read children's cues and respond to their needs for more challenge, a break from interaction,...

"Teachers of preschoolers can use this resource to learn about developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) so they can apply DAP in their work with preschoolers. Filled with information, practical ideas, and inspiration, this is a book that every preschool teacher will want! Chapters include: What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? Key messages of NAEYC's position statement; To Be an Excellent Teacher: Connecting DAP to excellent teaching; An...

"The rapid expansion of screen media in children's lives, along with the widespread prevalence of media-linked marketing to children, can present challenges for early childhood teachers. Teachers need to understand how media culture is affecting children and families and to find effective ways to promote children's healthy development in today's media-saturated environment." - Cover p. 4.

Consistent with both NAEYC guidelines on curriculum and assessment and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, the book's lively vignettes and teacher-tested ideas will convert even those who proclaim, "I don't do math!" Copublished by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). - Publisher.

"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...