Developmentally Appropriate Practice as defined byNAEYC's Position Statement is the hallmark of early childhood education

This book which expands on the position statement is oneof NAEYC's bestselling, core texts since the first edition in 1987. Theprevious edition (third) came out in 2008 and sold over 208,000 copies.

Fully revised to underscore the critical role social andcultural contexts play in child development and learning

This new fourth edition is the most extensive yet, fullyrevised to align with the latest research on development, learning, andteaching effectiveness.

Grounded in the revised NAEYC DAP position statement,which has been updated based on insightful feedback from the early childhoodfield, including members of the DAP/Diversity and Equity Workgroup and theEarly Learning Systems Committee

Focuses on strengths-based teaching practices

Features contributions from well-respected names in theearly childhood education field

Includes additional resources to support faculty,administrators, and global audiences.