1. Jessica Rainey AET/545 Dr. Linda JustusNovember 19, 2012

2. In this training you will : Learn to write clear and objectiveobservations Use written observations to add andextend daily activities in the classroom Use written observations to completeassessments 3. Qualityobservations can be made at any time throughout the day Makesmall notes through out week, record all at once 4. Criteria for On-Target child developmentbased on Early Learning and DevelopmentStandards in Infants, Toddlers Pre Kindergarten, andSchool-Age children Free Play Structured Activities Outdoor or Gross Motor Play Meal Times & Self-Care Practices 5. Subject Skillor Action The setting or scenario if it aids indescription of the skill or action Objective Direct quotations if possible 6. In this video clip: Observe the child with the Dino-Mite shirt After the video:~ Write one observation about the child inthe video 7. Two children were rolling their cylinders across the table repeatedly to see whos would go the furthest.The child was cheering on his friend while they were rolling cylinders across the table during small group time. 8. In this video clip: Observe the child with the blue shirt After the video: Write one observation about the child in the video 9. 1.Thechild climbed up the slide withouthelp, then slid back down.2. The child flapped his arms when the carreached the bottom of the tower.3. The child played ball tracks with a peerfor 2 minutes without interruption. 10. How to Extend Activities: Brainstorm Add enhancing items to activities or center Develop open-ended questions to enhancediscussions about activities. Align activities with standards used in classroom Why extend? Develop interests Develop skills 11. Video 1: Using rolling pins with play dough Sort & Classify things that roll Provide various size cylinders for children toexplore Video 2: Help children build roads and different towers forthe children to use in car center Explore how the small balls roll on other surfaces,including various textures. 12. When completing assessments: Checklists Rating Scale Using a standard rating scale to determine to what levelof competency the children can complete ordemonstrate a particular skill. One example of a rating scale would be: Does the child demonstrate ______ skill ? Possible Answers: Not Yet, Occasionally, Proficient, Mastered 13. Observation is crucial to the continuous development of children!