Observation and Assessment
Observation is an essential component of teaching. By simply observing a child, you can gather a wealth of information about their development, understand the ways in which they learn best, and tailor lesson plans and educational activities to their needs.
Assessment in infant, toddler, preschool, or even elementary programs, is not about scoring a child with tests. Rather than observing them at play and getting in the way, children are able to interact with other children. Many states require early childhood education programs to have an assessment record for each child. Our helpful charts and checklists can be used as a guide.
Ensure the needs of each child in your classroom are being met with our observation and assessment resources below.
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A Moving Child is a Learning Child: How the Body Teaches the Brain to Think (Birth to Age 7)
Gill Connell Cheryl McCarthy $34.99
A Moving Child is a Learning Child: How the Body Teaches the Brain to Think (Birth to Age 7)
Gill Connell Cheryl McCarthy $34.99
Being in Charge: Reflective Leadership in Infant–Family Programs
Rebecca Parlakian Nancy Seibel $14.00
Being in Charge: Reflective Leadership in Infant–Family Programs
Rebecca Parlakian Nancy Seibel $14.00
Catching Them At It!: Assessment in the early years
Sally Featherstone $29.95
Catching Them At It!: Assessment in the early years
Sally Featherstone $29.95
Early Development and the Brain: Teaching Resources for Educators
Linda Gilkerson Rebecca Klein $359.99
Early Development and the Brain: Teaching Resources for Educators
Linda Gilkerson Rebecca Klein $359.99
Everything a New Elementary Teacher REALLY Needs to Know: (But Didn't Learn in College)
Otis Kriegel $15.99
Everything a New Elementary Teacher REALLY Needs to Know: (But Didn't Learn in College)
Otis Kriegel $15.99
From My Side: Being a child
Sylvia C. Chard Yvonne Kogan $29.95
From My Side: Being a child
Sylvia C. Chard Yvonne Kogan $29.95
Is Your Child Ready for School?: Finding the Best Grade Placement
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Is Your Child Ready for School?: Finding the Best Grade Placement
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Let’s Talk Toddlers: A Practical Guide to High-Quality Teaching
Marie Masterson, PhD $29.95
Let’s Talk Toddlers: A Practical Guide to High-Quality Teaching
Marie Masterson, PhD $29.95
On Track to First Grade: Building Bridges of Learning Between Home and School
Barb Caton Alexandra Cleveland $14.95
On Track to First Grade: Building Bridges of Learning Between Home and School
Barb Caton Alexandra Cleveland $14.95
On Track to First Grade - SPANISH ED.
Barb Caton Alexandra Cleveland $14.95
On Track to First Grade - SPANISH ED.
Barb Caton Alexandra Cleveland $14.95
On Track To Kindergarten - SPANISH
Barb Caton Alexandra Cleveland $14.95
On Track To Kindergarten - SPANISH
Barb Caton Alexandra Cleveland $14.95
Practical Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Development: Evidence, Strategies, and Resources
Pamela J. Winton Jeanette A. McCollum Camille Catlett $69.95
Practical Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Development: Evidence, Strategies, and Resources
Pamela J. Winton Jeanette A. McCollum Camille Catlett $69.95
Really Seeing Children: A Collection of Teaching and Learning Stories
Deb Curtis $34.00
Really Seeing Children: A Collection of Teaching and Learning Stories
Deb Curtis $34.00
School-Age Care Environment Rating Scales: (SACERS)
Thelma Harms Ellen Vineberg Jacobs Donna White $20.95
School-Age Care Environment Rating Scales: (SACERS)
Thelma Harms Ellen Vineberg Jacobs Donna White $20.95
Service Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom: The What, Why, and How-To Guide for Every Teacher
Vickie E. Lake, PhD Ithel Jones EdD $39.99
Service Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom: The What, Why, and How-To Guide for Every Teacher
Vickie E. Lake, PhD Ithel Jones EdD $39.99
STEM Journal (Set of 10)
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STEM Journal (Set of 10)
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Teaching Four-Year Olds: A Personal Journey - Updated & Revised Edition
Carol B. Hillman $24.00
Teaching Four-Year Olds: A Personal Journey - Updated & Revised Edition
Carol B. Hillman $24.00
Teaching Gifted Children in Today’s Preschool and Primary Classrooms
Joan Franklin Smutny, MA Sally Yahnke Walker, PhD $39.99
Teaching Gifted Children in Today’s Preschool and Primary Classrooms
Joan Franklin Smutny, MA Sally Yahnke Walker, PhD $39.99
The Art of Leadership: Developing People in Early Childhood Organizations
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The Art of Leadership: Developing People in Early Childhood Organizations
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The Best for Babies: Expert Advice for Assessing Infant-Toddler Programs
Alice Sterling Honig, PhD $12.95
The Best for Babies: Expert Advice for Assessing Infant-Toddler Programs
Alice Sterling Honig, PhD $12.95
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Observation is especially critical before a child can communicate with words. Taking note of what engages or interests a child will enable teachers and caregivers to build strong relationships. These positive relationships support development and learning.
Growth in cognitive , physical , communication , and social-emotional development should be documented over time to identify areas in which a child is struggling. Our books explain how to observe, what to look out for, how to keep records, how to discuss observations with parents and how to use your observations and assessment to provide additional support.
