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The Observation of a 5 Year Old Boy

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Play Observation Checklist Observer:_______________ Play Setting:_______________________ Date:_____________ Approximate Child Age:___ Child Gender: M F Hand Preference: L R Initiation of Play Observed Yes No Comments / Questions Behavior Child quickly engages in play Child requires help in getting started Child needs encouragement Child directs his/her own play Child shows initiative or curiosity Child appears impulsive Child initiates but appears unable to stay with task Energy Expanded in Play Observed Yes No Comments / Questions Behavior Child works at an even pace Child pursues activites to the point of tiring out Child gains …show more content…

o Strengthen and enhance each child’s individual qualities. o Facilitate the development and enhancement of social relationships. o Provide opportunities for child-initiated activities. o Encourage children to explore, experiment, and question their environment. o Provide activities that strengthen physical development. o Plan activities that strengthen cognitive development o Ensure opportunities for children to interact with one another and adults on an informal basis. o Provide activities which promote the development of vocabulary and the enhancement of language skills. DOCUMENTATION Classroom Observation Report Shapes Assessment Numbers Assessment Colors Assessment Letter ID Checklist Phonological Awareness Assessment Book and Print Awareness Checklist Emergent and Early Writing Checklist REGULATORY REFERENCE(S): Head Start Performance Standards 1304.22(a)(3) Environmental Health Standards 4-116.20 Play and Development Observation Report Report #1 due in class Class 10 For the first observation assignment, you should spend 30 minutes observing a child, or a group of children, no older than 3 years. They should be engaged in play alone, with peers, or with parents. Choose one of these topics to focus your observation and analysis: (1) toys (2) gender differences Some of you may end up with an observation where you can't think of much to say

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