You will write a Developmentally Appropriate Practices Philosophy statement that will sum up all of the elements of an “ideal” early childhood program.

Look back at our historical influences and theory. You must discuss the theoretical basis, principles, and best practices for each of your ideas. Things that should be researched (textbook and internet) and discussed in your statement are:

Guiding children’s behavior- So far this semester, you have read about different methods of guiding behavior and their importance ((self-regulation, pro-social behavior, conflict resolution). Describe two of these methods that you would use in your classroom and why. Please be specific.


Curriculum, including the ways children learn-Explain Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) and why DAP is an important concept to remember when setting up the curriculum for a classroom. What type of curriculum(s) do you find interesting? Why? What makes this curriculum appropriate for young children? How do children learn through play?


It is important that you not only explain your viewpoints about the items above but that you also provide your reasons for your point of view. What matters is that you support your ideas with early childhood education theory.