Developmentally Appropriate Practice

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Effective Practice Guides

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 04:16

The Effective Practice Guides provide information about teaching practices that support children’s development across ELOF domains. See what these practices look like in early learning settings.

Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 07:58

The Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development domain includes Effective Practices for each sub-domain. In these guides, learn how teaching practices support children’s development in all early learning settings.

Perception

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 08:13

Explore the Perception Sub-Domain Effective Practice Guide. It includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. There are also practices for home visitors.

Gross Motor

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 08:15

Learn more about the Gross Motor Sub-Domain Effective Practice Guide. It includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Also, find practices for home visitors.

Fine Motor

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 08:17

Review the Fine Motor Sub-Domain Effective Practice Guide. It includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. There are also practices for home visitors.