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.

Dr. Barbara A. Nilsen is a professor of early childhood and elementary education and the recipient of the New York State Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1999. She is national chair of ACCESS/NAEYC Program Approval System for Associate Degree Early Childhood Programs and past president of the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children. Dr. Nilsen is a lecturer at educational conferences and a Head Start consultant.