Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice : Equitable and Joyful Learning in Kindergarten.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

C. Phillips, Eva.

Contributor:

Scrinzi, Amy.

Friedman, Susan.

Series:

Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education.

Culturally relevant pedagogy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (304 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2024.

Summary:

If you've ever wondered how effective teachers actually do DAP in kindergarten, this is the book for you. You will see how kindergarten educators provide integrated learning opportunities that you can adapt to create a robust learning environment that is play oriented and supportive of required mandates and expectations. You'll read about educators making intentional decisions in key areas of practice, which form the six guidelines for DAP in action: 
 * Building a strengths-based community where everyone is welcomed and supported to grow and learn * 
 * Facilitating reciprocal partnerships with families * 
 * Observing, assessing, and documenting children’s learning and development * 
 * Using teaching strategies that enhance learning for each child * 
 * Implementing curriculum tied to meaningful learning goals * 
 * Demonstrating professionalism * 
 
 This book will inspire you to apply these guidelines to establish goals and create learning experiences that fit who and where your students are and advocate for practices and environments that facilitate equitable, joyful learning for all kindergartners.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

About the Editors

Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning Book Series

Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Introduction

Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Kindergarten

Part 1: Creating a Caring, Equitable Community of Learners

Chapter 1. Successful Transitions into and out of Kindergarten: Supporting Children and Families

Chapter 2. Routines, Rituals, and Mantras for Building a Joyful Classroom in Kindergarten: Reflections from Our Small Mountain Community Classrooms

Chapter 3. Supporting Self-Regulation and Autonomy in Kindergarten: One Teacher’s Journey

Chapter 4. How Do I See Myself? How Do Others See Me? Exploring Identity in Kindergarten

Chapter 5. Becoming Upended: Teaching and Learning About Race and Racism with Young Children and Their Families

Part 2: Engaging in Reciprocal Partnerships with Families and Fostering Community Connections

Chapter 6. Developing Culturally Responsive Family Partnerships in Kindergarten: Communicating About the Value of Play and Honoring Families’ Funds of Knowledge

Chapter 7. Family Math Stories: Math for Cross-Cultural Connections and Community

Chapter 8. Exploring Families’ Language Practices Through a Social Studies Inquiry in Kindergarten

Chapter 9. Being the Bridge: Supporting the Families of Kindergartners Whose Primary Language Is Not English

Part 3: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Children’s Development and Learning

Chapter 10. Authentic Assessment and Playful Learning: Purposeful Assessment of Children’s Understanding

Chapter 11. Observing, Planning, Guiding: How an Intentional Teacher Meets Standards Through Play

Chapter 12. Assessment in Kindergarten: Meeting Children Where They Are

Chapter 13. Assessing Young Children in the Inclusive Classroom: Using Data to Create Equitable and Joyful Learning Experiences for All

Chapter 14. Adding Play and Hands-On Learning into the Kindergarten Classroom: Balancing Mandated Curricula and Assessments with Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Part 4: Teaching to Enhance Each Child’s Development and Learning

Chapter 15. Centers in Kindergarten: When Do You Have Time for That?

Chapter 16. The Fine Art of Scaffolding Kindergarten Learners

Chapter 17. Joyful Learning Through Science Inquiry Projects: Snails and Letter Learning

Chapter 18. “There’s a Story in My Picture!”: Connecting Art, Literacy, and Drama Through Storytelling Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781952331350

1952331358

OCLC:

1463061521