Nov 11, 2025 · Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) calls for educators to engage in ongoing reflection that supports responsive and intentional interactions.

This statement’s primary focus is on the decisions early childhood educators make that result in developmentally appropriate practice.

DAP with Preschoolers, Ages 3-5 Preschool children learn best when they have positive and caring relationships with adults and other children; when they receive carefully planned, …

NAEYC defines “developmentally appropriate practice” as methods that promote each child’s optimal development and learning through a strengths-based, play-based approach to joyful, …

For Educators The fourth edition of the developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) position statement and book reflect new research that underscores the importance of social, cultural, …

DAP with Infants and Toddlers, Ages Birth - 3 The earliest years are all about relationships. Infants and toddlers crave and develop attachments to the special people in their lives. …

在寄国际快递时（尤其是做外贸的），常常会碰到DDU、DDP、DAP等术语，但不清楚具体是什么。 DDU “Delivered Duty Unpaid”的缩写，意思是“未完税交货 (指定目的地)”。这种贸易术语是 …

The following resources for early childhood educators are tools teachers can use to facilitate a deeper understanding of DAP and the fourth edition.

Developmentally appropriate practice requires early childhood educators to seek out and gain knowledge and understanding using three core considerations: commonality, individuality, and …

10 Effective DAP Teaching Strategies An effective teacher or family child care provider chooses a strategy to fit a particular situation. It’s important to consider what the children already know …