1. Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on children birth through
eight years old and is made up of three principle components: age appropri-
ateness, individual appropriateness, and social/cultural appropriateness.:
2. Age appropriateness: means considering what is typical for a child within a given
age group.
3. Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a certain age group
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, is necessary to plan the most appropriate environments and activities to
optimize the learning experience for children in your care.:
4. Individual appropriateness: means considering the needs of each child as a
unique individual. 1
5. A child's age, temperament, personality, and family history are all factors
that affect his or her development.:
6. Social/Cultural appropriateness: means considering the social and cultural
contexts in which children grow and live.
7. Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware of
and support the social and cultural contexts in which they live.:
8. everything teachers do should be --: intentional
9. Caregivers should be intentional about planning learning experiences that
are purposeful, challenging, and achievable.:
10. three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices: 1. addressing
differences in school success and achievement
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eight years old and is made up of three principle components: age appropri-
ateness, individual appropriateness, and social/cultural appropriateness.:
2. Age appropriateness: means considering what is typical for a child within a given
age group.
3. Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a certain age group
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, is necessary to plan the most appropriate environments and activities to
optimize the learning experience for children in your care.:
4. Individual appropriateness: means considering the needs of each child as a
unique individual. 1
5. A child's age, temperament, personality, and family history are all factors
that affect his or her development.:
6. Social/Cultural appropriateness: means considering the social and cultural
contexts in which children grow and live.
7. Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware of
and support the social and cultural contexts in which they live.:
8. everything teachers do should be --: intentional
9. Caregivers should be intentional about planning learning experiences that
are purposeful, challenging, and achievable.:
10. three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices: 1. addressing
differences in school success and achievement
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