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National Association for the Education of Young Children & Developmentally Appropriate Practice

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Categories: Academics, Early Childhood, Student Engagement, Evidence-Based Practices, Literacy

Audiences: Early Care and Education Providers, Administrators, Community Resources for Preschool Children, Families

Tags: Early Childhood, Evidence-Based Practices

They advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. Developmentally appropriate practice are methods that promote each child's optimal development and learning through a strengths-based, play-based approach to joyful, engaged learning.