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Various types of documentation may include display boards, scrap books, photo albums, web sites (accessible only to parents), and emails to parents, bulletin board displays and newsletters to parents.

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)

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)

ELECT stands for Early Learning for Every Child Today.

How Does Learning Happen? is organized around four foundational conditions that are important for children to grow and flourish: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, and Expression.

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.

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.