Observation, Documentation & Reflection of Infants and Toddlers

Through ongoing practice, you can build your observation skills and develop different ways to document and interpret your observations. With practice, you can find the easiest and most comfortable way to fit it into your daily work with infants and toddlers. Just as you individualize care for infants, toddlers, and their families, it is important to consider what works best for you as you collect observations and documentations throughout the day. Different documentation styles work for different teachers, child care settings, and times of day. Try different approaches to see what feels right and does not interfere with your interactions with infants and toddlers.

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Adapted from Planning for Infants and Toddlers: Observation, Documentation, and Reflection by The Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System. In the public domain. https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/infan...