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ü  At least anecdotal notes for each of the 3 developmental areas (a total of 30) ü  The date of each observation ü  A description of the behavior ü  A description of the environment – including what adults and children were present ü  Your 30 observation anecdotal notes will need to be typed and submitted with your written report Sample anecdotal notes: 8:05 a.m., 4/11/12, Child Care Center (Socio-emotional Development) When Sarah’s mother dropped her off at child care, Sarah cried and reached for her mother when she was walking out the door. 10:30 a.m., 4/11/12, Child Care Center (Cognitive Development) While playing with Sarah, Miss Jane hid the stuffed teddy bear under the blanket. Sarah did not look for it. 1:45 p.m., 4/11/12, Child Care Center (Physical Development) Sarah sits without the adult support of her primary caregiver, Miss Judy. ü  Complete the Child Observation Documentation Form including appropriate signatures. Turn in the Documentation Form with this assignment. Note: you must have both a written signature with a printed name of a parent, director, or site teacher to verify your observation. If you have any questions, ask your instructor. Child Observation Assignment – Sample Write-up Format Below I have included a sample format that you can use when writing your Child Observation paper: Introduction: *summary of child (age, sex) *dates and times of observations *settings of observations and people present *why you selected this particular child Summary of Child’s Physical Development: *behaviors / characteristics observed *identify stages of development – ex. “typical” developmental milestones at this age for fine and gross motor skills *provide 2 specific examples (from anecdotal notes) to support each stage of development or connection to a specific theory Summary of Child’s Cognitive Development: *behaviors /

characteristics observed *identify specific theories / stages of development (ex. Piaget’s Cognitive Developmental Theory, Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, Information-processing Theory, etc.) *provide 2 specific examples (from anecdotal notes) to support each theory / stage chosen Summary of Child’s Socioemotional Development: *behavior / characteristics observed *identify specific theories / stages of development (ex. Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory, Freud’s Psychosexual Theory) *provide 2 specific examples (from anecdotal notes) to support each theory / stage chosen Conclusion: *An explanation of how the information that you gathered about physical development can be applied to your work with young children * An explanation of how the information that you gathered about cognitive development can be applied to your work with young children * An explanation of how the information that you gathered about socioemotional development can be applied to your work with young children *Thoroughly explain how the information you gathered supports ethical responsibilities to children as noted in NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct.  Select one specific ‘Ideal’ or ‘Principle’ to reflect on. Anecdotal Notes: *Remember, you need a total of 30 (10 for each domain) attached to the end of your paper Samples: 8:05, 11/10/17, Child Care Center (Socioemotional Development) When Sarah’s mother dropped her off at child care, Sarah cried and reached for her mother when she was walking out the door. 10:30, 11/10/17, Child Care Center (Cognitive Development) While playing with Sarah, Miss Jane hid the stuffed teddy bear under the blanket.  Sarah did not look for it. 11:45, 11/10/17, Child Care Center (Physical Development) Sarah sits without adult support. *Remember, anecdotal notes are objective.  They are based only on facts of what you see, not your interpretation.