In two to three pages, discuss the factors to be considered when striving to design developmentally appropriate activities for young children.

Your paper must include:

A detailed description of developmentally appropriate practice An analysis of characteristics of young learners An analysis of teaching approaches in a developmentally appropriate program A discussion the importance of play and socialization in a child's learning, growth and development

Please integrate your own insights and reflections, as well as research, as you complete this paper. Additionally, refer to Got Standards? Don't give up on Engaged Learning!, the Appendix of the course text, and at least one additional resource.