Observing Play
Directions: Before viewing two (2) of the Observation Videos below review, The Importance of Play in Chapter 2 and The Cycle for Curriculum Planning in Chapter 3. View two (2) of the Observation Videos listed below and then write a paper that summarize what you viewed; and addresses the questions below:
- What developmental skill does the child/children appear to be working on?
- What stages or types of play are the child/children engaging in?
- Do the actions of the other children and or adults who interact with the child affect the outcomes of the child’s experience? How so?
- Do you see anything the teacher could do to extend the child’s learning?
- Do you see any changes needed to be made in the environment?
Video Focus Observations Rubric 2021
Observation Videos
Toddler Focus Observation Part 1
Toddler Focus Observation Video 3
Focused Observations Children Playing Outside
Focused Observation Children Playing Outside with Teacher
Each summary will be at least one page (one page for each summary) in an essay format.
Standard Guideline: Typed, Font Times New Roman or Arial, Size 11/12 Font, double spaced. Check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use APA style when citing references.


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