1. Suitable for child care centers, classroom teachers, and family child care providers 2. Focuses on how the new Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) guidelines and principles released in the third edition by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) supports play 3. Accessible content helps teachers be mindful about what they provide in a play environment and intentional in their work to help children achieve higher levels of play 4. Chapters include information on challenges preschool teachers face, the layers of play, planning for play in preschool curriculum, teachers' roles in sustaining play, and incorporating standards and goals in play 5. Stories are included throughout to help clarify important terms and concepts.