Tag: how to write observations childcare
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Lost for words? Language and Words for Writing Childcare Observations
It was a sunny Tuesday morning, as I gathered children around the art table. Mia, a shy but curious four-year-old, cautiously approached the group. With a paintbrush in hand, she dipped it into the vibrant blue paint and began sweeping bold strokes across her paper. She then picked another brush with her left hand and…
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Learn to write running record observations
What is a running record? There are many ways to observe and document children’s learning. Running records is one of the multiple methods educators can use in daily practice. Running records are detailed, real-time observations capturing a child’s behaviour and interactions, crucial for understanding and supporting individual learning journeys. They require attentive observation and objective…
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Writing observations: where to start!
Observing and documenting children’s learning is a vital skill in early childhood education and care, as it informs future learning, captures the child’s progress, helps to develop teaching strategies and assesses where the child is at. Here are some steps and tips to start developing your observational skills and writing. 1. Understand the Purpose Know…