You are really enjoying your new role at National University Learning Center! You have been learning a lot about growth and development and how to work with and support the children. You have been actively participating in creating activities for the children and working with each child to best support their individual needs, which has really helped you grow as a professional. You are getting ready for a formal observation and conference with your Director and as part of the preparation, you are asked to spend some time creating your philosophy, focused on the following;
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and what is means to you as a teacher
Ages and Stages, including how you support small groups of children with varied abilities for infants and toddlers
Three strategies you have found to be effective in fostering attachment with the children in your care
To best prepare you for this task, it is recommended that you review the CDC’s Developmental Milestones and read Attachment: What Works?
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