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3 Core Considerations of DAP

Early childhood teachers think about these three areas of knowledge in their work with young children.

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12 Principles of Child Development and Learning that Inform Practice

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10 Effective DAP Teaching Strategies

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Great Reads for Preschool Teachers

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