Understanding infant and toddler mental health requires recognizing that babies are inherently designed to form connections, build relationships, develop, and discover their surroundings. During this course you will develop your confidence in applying five base relational assessment strategies.
This template can be used as an observation template during puzzle play.
This template can be used as an observation template during playdough play.
This template can be used as an observation template during dramatic play.
This template is to be used to write children's individual observations.
The idea of learning notes offers an assessment method that is thorough and efficient in terms of time. In addition to allowing Educators to carry out a variety of assessments across the Approved Learning Frameworks, learning notes can be created more frequently and are time-saving. The following article provides information on the Components Of Learning Notes, How To Write Learning Notes, Examples Of Learning Notes and more.
Writing observations for babies and young children enables us to observe the countless opportunities for growth and development that take place. The following article provides information on Writing Observations For Babies, What To Observe, Sample Observation For A Baby, Methods For Documenting and more.
This template can be used when observing children.
The following Child Observation Posters provides a range of different observation methods that can be used when observing children. Each poster provides a brief description of the observation method and a sample. These posters can be displayed within the room to assist parents in understanding the purpose of observations and it can also be displayed in the staff room as a reminder for Educators. Using a variety of different observation methods provides a foundation for a child's individual assessment and planning and a well rounded and holistic picture of the child.
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