(DAP) so teachers can apply DAP in their work with preschool children. Chapters include:• What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?Key messages of NAEYC's position statement• To Be an Excellent TeacherConnecting DAP to excellent teaching• An Overview of Development in the Preschool YearsOverview of preschoolers' learning and development• Developmentally Appropriate Examples to ConsiderExamples of key DAP practices, as well as contrasting practices that are less likely to serve children well• FAQs About Developmentally Appropriate PracticeResponses to common questions>/p>• Young Children ArticlesSeven articles from Young Children that provide examples of applying developmentally appropriate practice when working with preschoolers

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