Students, please get an understanding of what we mean by Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) by downloading this document: PSDAP

Now that you have a general idea about DAP, please download this article: Child Growth and Development

After you read the articles above, please write feedback on the three questions that connect to the NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP).

• What is the purpose of the      article?
• How could an early childhood educator      implement this curriculum in the learning environment with young children?
• Why is it important to provide      young children with developmentally appropriate experiences that foster      healthy growth and development?