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Bredekamp, Sue, Ed.; Copple, Carol, Ed. – 1997
A tool for early childhood professionals, this book describes developmentally appropriate practices for adults providing care and education services to young children. Part 1 of the guide presents the position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) on developmentally appropriate practice in early…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Gartrell, Dan – 1988
This position statement for administrators, teachers, providers, and caregivers for young children discusses developmentally appropriate guidance techniques for children from birth to 8 years of age. The seven principles discussed are: (1) Children are in the process of learning acceptable behavior; (2) An effective guidance approach is preventive…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Counseling Techniques, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Download full textKatz, Lilian G.; McClellan, Diane E. – 1991
The preschool and kindergarten years are the best time to help children establish a positive cycle in their social relations. Teachers and caregivers can provide models of interactive skills, set patterns for class interaction, and provide help to children who are in the process of acquiring and strengthening social understanding and skills. The…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Maine State Dept. of Educational and Cultural Services, Augusta. – 1988
Providing a comprehensive overview, this guide to kindergarten screening was produced to aid Maine's school districts as they work to increase the effectiveness of their screening programs. Part 1, providing materials related to meeting the requirements of Maine's Education Reform Act of 1984, includes regulations pertaining to screening, a…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Philosophy, Family School Relationship
Swick, Kevin J., Ed.; Castle, Kathryn, Ed. – 1985
Various components of quality early childhood programs are detailed in the papers contained in this book. In the opening chapter, Mildred Dickerson and Martha Ross assess the current status of child care in the United States. Milly Cowles, in a chapter on curriculum, outlines the essential components of effective early childhood programs. Mac…
Descriptors: Competence, Curriculum Development, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Cromwell, Ellen S. – 1994
This book is designed as a guide for implementing quality child care environments at preschool and school-age levels for children ages 1 through 10. Evolving from a child-centered philosophy, the book contains six integrated and interdependent sections that respectively, provide an overview of child care and discuss child care center design,…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Day Care, Day Care Centers, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. – 1989
This paper sets forth a definition and operational description of a developmental program that should be of use as a guide, especially to Virginia's teachers and administrators. Also included in the paper are kindergarten curriculum objectives in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, art, social studies, family life, health, mental…
Descriptors: Definitions, Developmental Programs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Objectives
Direct linkClements, Douglas H., Ed.; DiBiase, Ann-Marie, Ed.; Sarama, Julie, Ed. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2004
This book brings together the combined wisdom of a diverse group of experts involved with early childhood mathematics. The book originates from the landmark 2000 Conference on Standards for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Mathematics Education, attended by representatives from almost every state developing standards for young children's…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Teachers, Guidelines, Young Children
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 2003
This document presents curriculum guidelines intended for use as a recommended curriculum for children attending early childhood programs in Oklahoma. The introductory section describes critical characteristics of quality early childhood programs, noting that early childhood programs should be appropriate for the age, developmental level, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Behavior Standards, Child Health, Child Safety
Aronson, Susan S., Ed. – 2002
Noting that the health component of child care should be planned to respond to the developmental patterns of young children, this manual was developed as a reference and resource guide for program directors and teachers of young children and can be used as a textbook for adult learners. The manual, based on national standards and reviewed by…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Care, Child Health, Child Neglect
