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Identifying the Lenses Through Which Staff and Families Observe Children

Learn ways to help education staff and families be mindful that many things can influence what they notice and how they interpret their observations about infants and toddlers.

What Is Observation?

Learn how observing children is a key part of what education staff in Head Start infant toddler programs do daily. Observation involves focus, purpose, and watching and listening to learn about individual children.

Child Observation: The Heart of Individualizing Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers

Learn about ways to observe infants and toddlers—a key part of the ongoing child assessment cycle. Explore strategies to support this important component of quality infant and toddler care.

Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Observation

Explore these tools for learning about a child. They provide information about each child's interests, strengths, and needs.

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