Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8The book Developmentally Appropriate Practice has been an essential resource for the early childhood field since its first edition in 1987. This third edition is the most extensive yet, fully revised to align with the latest research on development, learning, and teaching effectiveness. In this book, early childhood practitioners and students will find a wealth of information: NAEYCs official Position Statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice