Return to Observation Practice Videos
- Read Background and Transcript.
- Watch video and record observations on Watch Me Grow worksheet.
- See which measures we think are reflected by the evidence!
- Explore additional information from the California Preschool Curriculum Framework and California Preschool Learning Foundations.
1. Video Background and Transcript
Andrew is 4 years old. He is in his first year of preschool, in a dual language program. He only speaks English. Andrew wets the chalk in water and discusses what happens to it. Transcript
2. Watch Video: Chalk (1 min. 24 sec.)
3. Measures Reflected by the Evidence
The teacher initially used this clip to document the student’s understanding and student’s response to scientific activities, yet a good piece of evidence might address multiple measures. We are not assigning a developmental level, but rather saying that this video clip could be evidence for the measures listed in this chart: Measures Reflected by the Evidence - Wet Chalk
4. Explore California’s Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1 and California’s Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 2, for additional information about:
Volume 1
- Providing an environment to support curiosity and initiative - Volume 1, page 52
- Creating positive adult relationships with children - Volume 1, page 74
- Language and literacy work together - Volume 1, page 100
- Creating a science area - Volume1, page 107
Volume 2
- Play is a primary context for learning - Volume 2, page 6
- Challenging and developmentally appropriate materials - Volume 2, page 44