Includes bibliographical references. Teachers of preschoolers can use this resource to learn about developmentally appropriate practice - DAP - so they can apply DAP in their work with preschoolers. Filled with information, practical ideas, and inspiration, this is a book that every preschool teacher will want! Chapters include: What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? Key messages of NAEYC's position statement; To Be an Excellent Teacher: Connecting DAP to excellent teaching; An Overview of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the Preschool Years: Overview of preschoolers' learning and development; Developmentally Appropriate Examples to Consider: Examples of key DAP practices, as well as contrasting practices that are less likely to serve children well; FAQs About Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Responses to common questions; Young Children Articles: Seven articles from Young Children that provide examples of applying developmentally appropriate practice when working with preschoolers