Focused Observations

Intentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children’s learning and development. With these tools and techniques, early childhood educators can purposefully observe children, create portfolios with rich documentation, and plan curriculum that supports every child.

---

Intentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children's learning and development. This book is filled with tools and techniques designed to help early childhood educators purposefully observe children, create portfolios with rich documentation, and plan curriculum that supports every child. Discussion questions, observation practice exercises, and reflection assignments are included, as well as DVD with classroom vignettes showcasing observation techniques.