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Download full textChristian, Linda Garris; Bell, David – 1991
This paper maintains that the two basic dimensions of developmentally appropriate practice are age appropriateness and individual appropriateness. For the latter dimension, individuals' patterns of growth, personality, families, and culture are believed to be important. Teachers who use developmentally appropriate practices believe that young…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Design, Developmental Programs
Kurzban, Vicki – 2002
Based on the view that play builds the foundation for lifelong learning, this 3-volume set of videotapes (in English and Spanish versions) with accompanying facilitators guide depicts a wide variety of parents/caregivers playing with infants and toddlers to highlight the importance of playing and interacting in ways that support and expand…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Training, Child Care, Child Development
PDF pending restorationEastman, Wayne – 2000
Recognizing the role of physical activity in helping young children to attain desired objectives, educators should continually be investigating avenues for involving children in daily physical activity. This paper presents the Active Living approach, a uniquely Canadian experience that encourages young children to be physically active every day.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedCorbey-Scullen, Lynn; Howell, Jacky – Young Children, 1997
Details four developmentally appropriate dramatic play experiences for integration into the classroom curriculum to extend dramatic play into a classroom play experience. Provides guidance in turning dramatic play into a project, launching the play process, readying the performance, problem solving, playing the play, and enjoying the outcome.…
Descriptors: Acting, Class Activities, Creative Dramatics, Creative Expression
Wardle, Francis – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Notes the increase in after-school programs for school-age children and discusses ways to meet the outdoor play needs of this age group. Stresses the need to recognize the unique physical, cognitive, and social needs of school-age children; offers suggestions for developing or modifying playgrounds to meet those needs. (TJQ)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Age Differences, Child Safety, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Bailey, Don; And Others – 1994
This synthesis of the research literature on early intervention for young children with disabilities focuses on factors that contribute to quality, and then reviews what is known about two types of tools for young children with disabilities: toys and technology. It begins by examining current perspectives on quality education for all children,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Harrison, Linda – 1996
This booklet, revised from the March 1990 version, provides suggestions for reassessing, modifying, and arranging child care center environments to best serve the needs of children and staff. The booklet notes that a well-planned environment can provide young children with appropriate and challenging learning experiences within a consistent and…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Day Care Centers, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Anderson-Clark, Janet – 1996
In response to parent complaints about the curriculum at an urban child care center, a procedure was developed to provide parents and teachers with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for young children. A curriculum that was developmentally and culturally relevant to the children at the school was also developed. The entire…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Blacks, Child Development, Cultural Awareness
Katz, Lilian G., Ed.; Rothenberg, Dianne, Ed.; Preece, Laurel – Early Childhood Research & Practice: An Internet Journal on the Development, Care, and Education of Young Children, 2003, 2003
Early Childhood Research and Practice (ECRP), a peer-reviewed Internet-only journal sponsored by the Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, covers topics related to the development, care, and education of children from birth to approximately age 8. The journal emphasizes articles…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Scofield, Richard T., Ed. – School-Age NOTES, 2003
This document is comprised of the 12 monthly issues of a newsletter providing support and information for providers of child care for school-age children. The featured articles for each month are: (1) "Transitions: Opportunities to Connect" (September); (2) "Art for All Kinds of Smarts" (October); (3) "Teasing and Bullying…
Descriptors: After School Education, After School Programs, Art Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Dau, Elizabeth, Ed.; Jones, Elizabeth, Ed. – 1999
Noting that play is an essential aspect of learning for young children, this book presents a collection of articles on children's play in Australia. Part 1, "Play, Development, and Learning," contains the following chapters: (1) "The Role of Play in Development and Learning" (Ann Glover); (2) "Stop, Look, and Listen:…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Child Development, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
Peer reviewedFox, Lise; Hanline, Mary Frances – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1993
The use of naturalistic teaching procedures in developmentally appropriate early childhood settings was evaluated in two single subject studies. Acquisition and maintenance of skills within developmentally appropriate play contexts were demonstrated by a preschooler with Down's syndrome and one with mild developmental delay. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Disabilities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Downs Syndrome
Oekerman, Rebecca B. – American School Board Journal, 2000
Since 5-year-olds are in the "preoperational" stage of development, they think differently from older children and adults. This means teachers should be encouraged to interact differently with younger kids. The importance of creating developmentally appropriate programs stressing playing and talking is discussed. (MLH)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Boards of Education, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages
Blakes-Greenway, Doris – 1995
This practicum was designed to increase teacher knowledge base in developmentally appropriate practices and increase understanding of the need for play and sensory motor activities in the kindergarten program. The primary goal was that the kindergarten teachers would use more developmentally appropriate practices in achieving curriculum…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Discovery Learning
Johnson, James E.; Christie, James F.; Yawkey, Thomas D. – 1999
The purpose of this book is to combine theory and research knowledge on a number of relevant topics in the literature on children's play and to draw out implications for practical application in early childhood education. The role of the adult in children's play is a major theme of the text and is informed by developmentally appropriate practice.…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Child Development, Childhood Needs
