Collecting work samples from each child is an effective documentation strategy that educators can save for portfolios. These samples can relate to the child's development or link to curriculum objectives.

Photo Observations are a perfect visual tool to capture a child's learning during an experience and provides an insight into the child's skills and development.

Jottings are a quick and easy way to record significant events and behaviours. They provide a picture of a child's interest or their development.

Anecdotes are the most commonly used tool in gathering information about children.

As Educators, one of the main responsibilities is completing documentation for each child. Whether it will be completing an observation, writing a report or even communicating with parents everything needs to be written.

One of the most important types of documentation methods that educators needs to be familiar with are “observations”. Observations are crucial for all early childhood settings and are used to build an understanding of a child’s skills, interests, abilities and focuses on what they can do.