Week by Week: Plans for Observing and Recording Young Children

This book provides a systematic plan for observing and recording information about young children. It is designed to enable professionals who work with young children build portfolios for the children. It presents techniques on how to use the various methods of recording with examples, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each method. In addition, the text includes a review of developmental milestones to guide observers. This book also provides suggestions for communicating observations to the child and family in a positive, descriptive manner. This is a helpful text for all professionals involved in observing and recording the behavior of young children.