Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment (Spotlight on Young Children series)

The debate surrounding testing and accountability in early childhood education continues, but one thing is universally agreed upon: effective observation and assessment of young children’s learning are critical to supporting their development. Educators balance what they know about child development with observation and assessment approaches that both inform and improve the curriculum. This foundational resource for all educators of children from birth through third grade explores

What observation and assessment are, why to use them, and how

Ways to integrate documentation, observation, and assessment into the daily routine

Practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive

Ways to engage families in observation and assessment processes

How to effectively share children’s learning with families, administrators, and others

Find inspiration to intentionally develop and implement meaningful, developmentally appropriate observation and assessment practices to build responsive, joyful classrooms.

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• The Boy Who Would Be a Helicopter
• The Art of Awareness, Second Edition: How Observation Can Transform Your Teaching (NONE)
• The Intentional Teacher: Choosing the Best Strategies for Young Children's Learning
• Exploring Math and Science in Preschool (The Preschool Teacher's Library of Playful Practice Set)
• Learning About Language and Literacy in Preschool (The Preschool Teacher's Library of Playful Practice Set)
• Assessing Young Children in Inclusive Settings: The Blended Practices Approach
• Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8
• Making and Tinkering With STEM: Solving Design Challenges With Young Children
• Serious Fun: How Guided Play Extends Children's Learning (Powerful Playful Learning)