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The writing of Learning Stories integrated within the professional development process of teacher inquiry, documentation, and reflection offers a new model of professional support and a method for reaching out to children and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Learning Stories approach is used primarily with children from birth through age 8, and educators in classrooms and programs, administrators, professional development\nspecialists, instructional coaches, and teacher educators can benefit from this approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this book, you’ll find\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive examples linking Learning Stories and teacher inquiry groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey ideas, strategies, and reflection questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on how Learning Stories can supplement assessment tools such as QRIS, DRDP, and CLASS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources and approaches for starting your own inquiry group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn online study guide accompanies the book. 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The fourth edition of this classic, influential text addresses developmentally appropriate practice within the context of the ever-changing and evolving world of early childhood education. With a strong focus on equity and teaching and supporting all children, it underscores the importance of social, cultural, and historical contexts of development.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eResearch Based\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on what the research says about child development, how children learn, and effective practices—as well as what professional experience tells the field about intentional teaching—this book provides a thorough discussion of the core considerations, principles, and guidelines that inform educators’ decision making. You’ll find extensive examples of effective approaches for teaching children across the early childhood spectrum as well as specific examples for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and children in the primary grades.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEven More Resources for Early Childhood Professionals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition provides a comprehensive approach to implementing practices that ensure all young children have access to high-quality early learning. New resources in the book and online support higher education faculty, K–3 leaders, and early childhood educators in extending their own and others’ knowledge and application of developmentally appropriate practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#0f1111\" face=\"Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor higher education faculty:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested activities, assignments, and reflections that correspond to specific content in the book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey areas of practice in NAEYC’s position statement on developmentally appropriate practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional standards and competencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA test bank to create quick quizzes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#0f1111\" face=\"Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor K–3 leaders:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsiderations for incorporating developmentally appropriate practice into K–3 schools and programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for fostering children’s joyful learning and maximize learning opportunities for all children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#0f1111\" face=\"Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor early childhood educators:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#0f1111\" face=\"Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips and resources for engaging with content in the book, extending learning with additional resources, and collaborating with others in the early childhood learning community \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Academic \u0026 Professional","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42959843852406,"sku":"9781938113956","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_c7ceb481-14fc-431f-9bb9-60399c42af2d.jpg?v=1767776774"},{"product_id":"the-young-child-and-mathematics-third-edition-9781938113932","title":"The Young Child and Mathematics, Third Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTap into the Power of Child-Led Math Teaching and Learning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2022 Excel Silver Award for Technical Book.\u003c\/b\u003e Everything a child does has mathematical value—these words are at the heart of this completely revised and updated third edition of The Young Child and Mathematics. Grounded in current research, this classic book focuses on how teachers working with children ages 3 to 6 can find and build on the math inherent in children’s ideas in ways that are playful and intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis resource\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates through detailed vignettes how math concepts can be explored in planned learning experiences as well as informal spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights in-the-moment instructional decision-making and child–teacher interactions that meaningfully and dynamically support children in making math connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an overview of what children know about counting and operations, spatial relations, measurement and data, and patterns and algebra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers examples of informal documentation and assessment approaches that are embedded within classroom practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeepen your understanding of how math is an integral part of your classroom all day, every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncludes online video!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Angela Chan Turrou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42959850438774,"sku":"9781938113932","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_8aab8255-8a3c-4512-9b19-773c884fd6f9.jpg?v=1767774645"},{"product_id":"literacy-learning-for-infants-toddlers-and-preschoolers-9781952331084","title":"Literacy Learning for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring\n2023 Smart Book winners from the Academics' Choice Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003eLiteracy Learning begins at birth and continues throughout our lives! Birth to age 5 is a critical period in building the foundation for later success in reading and writing. Educators play a vital role in nurturing young children’s early language and literacy knowledge and skills. However, the specific practices that support literacy development in early childhood are often different than those used with older children.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW129330098 BCX0\"\u003eFrom some of the foremost early literacy development experts in the field comes this practical resource that is a must-have for all educators of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. 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Fantozzi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42959895003254,"sku":"9781952331046","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_cdfec42b-f7af-4f66-ba2a-f9e12037bffc.jpg?v=1767773575"},{"product_id":"hear-our-voices-9781952331183","title":"Hear Our Voices!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003eListening to All Families Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003eFamilies are their children’s first teachers. Early childhood educators know this, but what does it mean in practice? Participation, involvement, and engagement are only the first steps toward the true goal: reciprocal family partnerships. Discover how to move beyond inviting families to program events or connecting them to resources and instead recognize them as experts who meaningfully contribute to children’s learning and development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003eBased on over two decades of research by the author, this resource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW100000732 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100000732 BCX0\"\u003eEstablishes why reciprocal family partnerships are essential within the contexts of child development theories, developmentally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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Facilitating respectful partnerships with families \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e3. Observing, assessing, and documenting children’s development and learning  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e4. Using teaching strategies that enhance learning for each child \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e5. Implementing curriculum tied to meaningful learning goals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e6. Demonstrating professionalism \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003eYou’ll discover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW150001449 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003eMore about what each guideline means for preschool teaching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003eChapters that showcase articles from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003eYoung Children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003eTeaching Young Children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e—plus brand-new content—illustrating excellent teaching strategies related to each guideline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003eExamples you can model, adapt, and implement in your own practice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003eYour teaching will be richer and deeper, and children’s learning will flourish! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150001449 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Iliana Alanís","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42959997042806,"sku":"9781952331107","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_8614de2d-ad44-4d11-bccd-68bdbc1daec6.jpg?v=1767783406"},{"product_id":"casebook-developmentally-appropriate-practice-in-early-childhood-programs-serving-children-from-birth-through-age-8-9781952331121","title":"Casebook: Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8 ","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eCase studies provide real-world examples that make for rich discussions and greater learning in educational and professional development settings. Engage with case studies on developmentally appropriate practice to enhance your knowledge and skills.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eDevelopmentally appropriate practice (DAP) requires a nuanced understanding of child development, individual children, and the social and cultural contexts of children, families, and educators. This casebook presents nearly 50 cases addressing infancy through third grade and across multiple, diverse settings. Written and edited by teacher educators, researchers, classroom teachers, and other early childhood professionals, these cases offer unique opportunities for critical thinking and discussion on practice that supports all children and families.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eThe cases are organized into eight parts that reflect the six guidelines of DAP plus the topics of supporting children with disabilities and supporting dual language learners. Brief overviews of each guideline and the additional topics set the stage for study of the cases.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eEach case provides an opportunity to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW94038362 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eMake connections to the fourth edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eDevelopmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eThink critically about the influence of context on educator, child, and family actions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW94038362 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eDiscuss the effectiveness of the teaching practices and how they might be improved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eSupport your responses with evidence from the DAP position statement and book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eExplore next steps beyond the case details \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eApply the learning to your own situation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eUse this book as a companion to the fourth edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003eDevelopmentally Appropriate Practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003ein Early Childhood Programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e in higher education coursework, as professional development in programs, or for stand-alone study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW94038362 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pamela Brillante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42959997567094,"sku":"9781952331121","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_61c7a954-b48f-4a6c-9eb1-c3d4a14a6e67.jpg?v=1767783441"},{"product_id":"spotlight-on-young-children-social-and-emotional-development-revised-edition-9781952331145","title":"Spotlight on Young Children: Social and Emotional Development, Revised Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003eNurturing Children’s Social and Emotional Learning and Well-Being\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003eChildren’s relationships and experiences during their formative years have a far-reaching impact, and early childhood educators play a critical role in fostering the social and emotional competence children need to process and learn from these interactions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003eExplore how teachers can use the opportunities embedded in their curriculum, practices, and routines to support positive, healthy behaviors in children from birth through age 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003eThe revised and updated edition of this volume reflects recent advances in brain science, the field’s heightened recognition of children’s cultural contexts as central components of their social and emotional development, and more. It covers a wide range of timely and timeless topics, including how to  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW212180206 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003eEstablish trusting relationships to teach, model, and reinforce positive behaviors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003eHonor each child’s dimensions of diversity and support the development of their individuality and humanity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003eEngage in social justice projects that increase children’s empathy and sense of agency \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003eMitigate the effects of trauma in children’s lives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003eImplement strategies that relieve anxiety and teach coping skills \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003eEach article in this collection also includes questions to prompt deeper thinking on the content, highlighting connections to developmentally appropriate practice. Using the guidance in this resource, help children develop the social and emotional skills essential to their future well-being and success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW212180206 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marilou Hyson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960148267126,"sku":"9781952331145","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_53b19b60-8866-473d-bd12-2f1a7ed782b9.jpg?v=1767799608"},{"product_id":"healthy-young-children-sixth-edition-9781952331213","title":"Healthy Young Children Sixth Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Now more than ever, the\nhealth and safety of children requires the collaboration of educators, program\nadministrators, healthcare professionals, communities, and families. \u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\nUnderstanding children’s health; creating, implementing, and following sound\nhealth and safety policies and procedures; and learning to treat and respond to\nhealth concerns and emergencies are critical to the success of every early\nlearning program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Developed by pediatric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephysicians, healthcare providers, and early childhood educators, the fully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003erevised sixth edition of \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHealthy Young Children\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e focuses on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow education and healthcare professionals can work with children and families to promote physical and mental health and provide safe and healthy environments. \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Highlights of the new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eedition include discussions on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The need for increased\nsafety measures and training  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The latest nutrition\nand physical and mental health standards and guidelines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The importance of\ncreating and updating health and safety policies and procedures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The impact of the\nCOVID-19 pandemic on children, families, healthcare professionals, early\nchildhood educators, and early learning programs \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plus, new features provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Recommendations for\nmaking family connections \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Tips for health and\nsafety actions that can be implemented quickly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A test bank of over\n150 questions for instructors  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A full and extensive\nlist of references (available online)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This text references national standards and guidelines from organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics (Caring for Our Children), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alicia L. 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In today’s\nworld of data collection, high-stakes testing, and accountability, it is\nvitally important to understand how to effectively assess young children in\nfamiliar settings; use this data to inform the curriculum; and communicate this\ninformation with staff, families, and communities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"textrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"textrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrying on the work of the first volume of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"textrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;i\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"textrun\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotlight on Young Children:\nObservation and Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"textrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"textrun\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this book brings together\nall-new articles curated by Hilary Seitz, director for educator and leadership\nprograms in the California State University system. Organized into three\ndistinct parts, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtributions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscuss changing the landscape\nof observation and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eassessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmphasize the need for\nassessment to be culturally and linguistically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresponsive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a variety of\nreasons why educators use observation and assessment, exploring information\nabout the foundations and meanings behind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlight different \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efacets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the\nauthentic assessment process and how to capture thinking and learning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAddress reflecting on,\ncelebrating, and including all children by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eidentifying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etheir \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunique\nstrengths and needs and using a variety of supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach article in this collection is accompanied by questions to\nprompt deeper thinking on the content. 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