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Observation and Documentation Dos and Don'ts Note the date, time, setting, Note the child (or children) involved. Record only the facts ? in a concise (to the point) manner. Record the facts in the order as they occur and exactly as you see it. Collect vivid details and quotes. Use a variety of Observation Methods.

Documentation can be written as in taking observation notes on what you observe the child doing, or through dictation as you transcribe what the child explains about a picture, event or experience. Other forms of documentation can include photography, tape recording, and videoing.

ELECT stands for Early Learning for Every Child Today.

This document identifies and articulates the characteristics of five Key Elements that are fundamental to achieving high-quality experiences and strong outcomes for preschool children: the learning environment, daily routine, adult-child relationships, teaching practices, and family engagement.

Objective, factual written observations include the following: Descriptions of actions. Descriptions of children's vocalizations. Direct quotes of children's language. Descriptions of facial expressions and gestures. Descriptions of creations (e.g., stacked blocks, scribble drawings, finger-painted pictures)

The three discrete components of a well-designed early childhood environment?the temporal, social, and physical environments?really do not stand alone. They're like ingredients in a well-designed recipe. You don't want too much of one, but the absence of another could potentially ruin the whole recipe.

Note-Taking Tips for Observation Use factual and objective terms. Write what you saw, not what you are thinking about what you saw. Can stand alone. ... Focus on interactions. Contain specific quotes. ... Describe the setting, materials used, and what can be seen in the space.

Objective, factual written observations include the following: Descriptions of actions. Descriptions of children's vocalizations. Direct quotes of children's language. Descriptions of facial expressions and gestures. Descriptions of creations (e.g., stacked blocks, scribble drawings, finger-painted pictures)