The new third edition of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs is an exceptional resource for those of us who believe in developmentally appropriate practices. If you have read the previous editions you will recognize the familiar position statement at the beginning of the book. However, the support materials offered in the rest of the book have changed. The use of the term "intentional" appears over and over throughout the new edition. The dictionary defines intentional as resulting from a purpose. Of course our purpose here is to make sure that our endeavors with children are presented in developmentally appropriate ways.
Another major change is in the example sections for each age group. The table is organized with "developmentally appropriate" in one column and "in contrast" in the other column as opposed to "inappropriate" which was found in previous editions.
The book also comes with a great CD to use on your computer with summaries of the basic ideas of dap and video clips used as examples. If you have never read this book I would strongly suggest you do so. If you have read previous editions I would strongly recommend investing in securing this new edition. You will be glad you did! The website for the National Association for the Education of Young Children is located to the right of this post.
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