Observing Young Children A Guide For Early Childhood Educators In Canada

The main purpose of this text, particularly this edition, is to assist students in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct relevant, professional and meaningful observations of young children in the field of Early Childhood Education. The text is designed for college or university students embarking on a career involving young children. Observing Young Children includes references to various professions: Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Early Interventionists and Resource Teachers and Consultants – all of whom use observation in a variety of ways for a diverse number of reasons. Observation is a language they all speak and understand. Uncovering the developmental process of a child’s early years and making it visible to others requires the skills and knowledge of a practiced observer. Educators know that one of the best ways to learn about young children is to observe them, and the other way is to talk with their families. Through observation and documentation Educators can co-construct with children and their families a curriculum that is alive with what matters to them.