Researching DAP Books 

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Below are resource links where you can research Developmentally Appropriate Books that support topics related to children’s lives and challenges.  These resources may be helpful in completing the assignment on the next page.

Children’s Book List by Vanderbilt University

Great resource! Broken up into many social/emotional categories for books and includes age!​http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/documents/booklist.pdf 

Best Children’s Books To Build Self Esteem by Mommy Edition

Books written to boost a young child’s self-esteem and confidence.
http://www.mommyedition.com/best-childrens-books-to-build-self-esteem

Books That Build Self-Esteem by Common Sense Media

Books for preschool to teenager
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/books-that-build-self-esteem

Children’s Books that Teach Kids about Positive Body Image by The Family Room for Bright Horizons Community

Promote Self-Esteem & Individuality
https://blogs.brighthorizons.com/familyroom/childrens-books-that-teach-kids-about-positive-body-image/

5 Books that Build Confidence in African American Children by Lee and Low Books

A blog on race, diversity, education, and children's books.
http://blog.leeandlow.com/2013/07/22/5-books-that-build-confidence-in-african-american-children/

13 Books That Teach Body Positivity To Kids by Angela Johnson for Romper

It's important that our little girls (and boys) are reminded that people come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and the things that make us different are in fact the things that make us special. To help them realize this, share one of the many body positive books with your little one before bedtime.
https://www.romper.com/p/13-books-that-teach-body-positivity-to-kids-7952

50 Must-Have Picture Books to Teach Social Emotional Skills by Kimberly Moran for We Are Teachers

50 books that you can share with kids of any age that will help them develop empathy, talk about their feelings, and identify with others.​
https://www.weareteachers.com/15-must-have-picture-books-for-teaching-social-emotional-skills/

Boost Self-Esteem with Children’s Books about Being Different from What Do We Do All Day?

https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/childrens-books-about-being-different/

Children's Growing Up & Facts of Life Books from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Issues-Childrens-Books/b/ref=dp_bc_3?ie=UTF8&node=1084192

Book List: Valuing Each Child and Family 

List of  Children’s Books

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​1. Course Agenda
2. Supporting Self-Esteem
3. Building A Child's Self-Esteem
4. Nurture a Child’s Self-Concept 
5. Supporting Self-Esteem (1/3) 
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6. Helping Children
7. Low Self-Esteem
8. High Self-Esteem
9. Biased Expectations
10. Helping Children Build Self-Esteem
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​11. Activities to Promote Self-Esteem
12. Researching DAP Books
13. DAP Books (2/3)
14. End of Course Quiz (3/3)
15. Course Evaluation Form​
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