"Focused Observations is designed to help you learn to observe children and document their development in a systematic, purposeful way that gives you a complete picture of each child's progress and supports your curriculum planning. Becoming more skilled at making observation and documentation intentional and routine in your classroom improves your effectiveness with each child, saves you time, and creates a wealth of information for parents." "Ideal for pre-service or practicing teachers, Focused Observations contains discussion questions, observation practice exercises, and reflection assignments and is perfect for use with Focused Portfolios and Focused Early Learning. A trainer's video is also available for use in college coursework, staff development sessions, in-service workshops, and staff meetings."--BOOK JACKET.