This is a concise overview of the fundamentals of teaching in early childhood settings (pre-K–2). Beginning with what the research tells us about how young ch

"It is widely known that babies and infants will flourish in an environment that supports and promotes their learning and development. But what constitutes an a

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progre

The long-awaited new edition of NAEYC's book Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs is here, fully revised and updated! Since the firs

“These pages make clear that the way to foster effective teaching is not with curriculum mandates and pacing guides but with professional learning opportuniti