3. NAEYC:
“DAP is an approach to
early childhood
education that means
teachers meet
individual children
where they are and
help them reach
challenging but
achievable goals that
will support their
development and
learning.”
4. NAEYC
5 Things to put DAP in
place:
1. “Create a caring
community
2. Teach to enhance
children’s development
and learning
3. Plan a curriculum that
meets the needs of the
children
4. Assess children’s
development and
learning
5. Partner with families”