The fourth edition of the developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)Ìýposition statementÌýandÌýbookÌýreflect new research that underscores the importance of social, cultural, and historical contexts of development and elevates the need for active engagement through play, exploration, and inquiry in ways that support the whole child.ÌýTheÌýfollowing is a listÌýof 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s DAP resources.
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The Core Publications
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice (position statement)
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8, Fourth Edition (book)
OnlineÌýSupporting Resources forÌýDAP, Fourth Edition
Targeted DAP Books
- Casebook: Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8
- Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning with Infants and Toddlers
- Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning in Preschool
- Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning in Kindergarten