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This is a condensed guide illustrating effective methods of observing the development of young children from birth to five years, and documenting observations. It is designed to aid readers' participation with children of different age groups in a variety of early childhood settings. The book encourages readers to interact with children as they learn more about child development by carrying out the activities specified, and it models the educational approaches which professionals advocate for early childhood classrooms. Observational learning, active learning, guided discovery, choice, mini-lessons and co-operative learning are all incorporated into this book though concise overviews and numerous activities related to early childhood development.