Choosing Materials
In this video, an educator shares how she observes children to determine their interest, choose materials, and plan activities to support their learning and development.
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Child Observation
Look at Me! Using Focused Child Observation with Infants and Toddlers
Watch this video podcast that introduces viewers to using focused observation with infants and toddlers and gives them an opportunity to “try out” some of the techniques discussed.
Clearing Your View: Staying Objective in Observation
Watch this video that explains how to observe babies and record what is seen in an objective way that will help staff understand the meaning of the child's behavior.
Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Observation
Explore these tools for learning about a child. They provide information about each child's interests, strengths, and needs.
Using Ongoing Child Assessment to Support Effective Teaching Practices
In this episode of Teacher Time, learn about the ongoing assessment process. Discover ways to collect, analyze, and use data to inform and improve infant and toddler teaching practices.
Child Observation: The Heart of Individualizing Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers
Learn about ways to observe infants and toddlers—a key part of the ongoing child assessment cycle. Explore strategies to support this important component of quality infant and toddler care.
What Is Observation?
Learn how observing children is a key part of what education staff in Head Start infant toddler programs do daily. Observation involves focus, purpose, and watching and listening to learn about individual children.
Why Observe Young Children?
Individualizing care and the curriculum, and tracking children’s progress make observation a powerful and informative learning tool. Find out about other important reasons to observe young children.
Observing to Understand Children’s Goals and Intentions
Observation provides opportunities to take a moment to determine a child’s goal or intention before responding. Education staff and families can use an approach called “Watch, Ask, Adapt” to respond.
Observing to Build Relationships with Children
Learn how observation leads to a deeper understanding of infants and toddlers as human beings and enhances responsive relationships. These relationships provide the secure base that is the foundation for learning.
