Effective Practice Guides
The Effective Practice Guides provide information about teaching practices that support children’s development across ELOF domains. See what these practices look like in early learning settings.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Developmentally appropriate practice focuses on tailoring the curriculum and interactions to match children's developmental stages.
Resources here focus on implementing responsive curricula, supporting messy play, discussing differences, understanding child development principles, and emphasizing play's role in learning.
Watch Me Grow!
Watch this short video to explore basic principles of child development. This information can help staff as they support and individualize care for infants and very young children.