NAEYC+Standard+4

NAEYC Standard 4: Students prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that teaching and learning with young children is a complex enterprise, and its details vary depending on children’s ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching and learning occur. They understand and use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children and families. Students know, understand, and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to connect with children and families and positively influence each child’s development and learning.
 * **// 4. Using Developmentally Effective approaches to Connect with Children and Families //**

4a: Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with children 4b: Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tolls for early education 4c: Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches 4d: Reflecting on their own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child ||