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These videos are NOT extracted in any form from child assessment records but rather were produced by CDE for professional development activities.
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» Clips for Practicing Observation, Documentation and Assessment Skills
Clips for Practicing Observation, Documentation and Assessment Skills
These clips were developed to be used in professional development activities to give early care and education providers an opportunity to practice observation and documentation skills.
The Three Little Pigs
(Runtime: 5:44)
A group of preschool children re-enact the story of The Three Little Pigs, reflecting on the book that they have been reading in class.
Katie Painting at the Easel
(Runtime: 6:26)
A group of preschool children re-enact the story of The Three Little Pigs, reflecting on the book that they have been reading in class.
Michael Builds a Castle
(Runtime: 6:08)
While building with blocks, Michael demonstrates a number of fine and gross motor, imaginative, problem-solving, self-regulation, and persistence skills.
On the Playground
(Runtime: 4:40)
A number of children play together on the playground and demonstrate a rich variety of communication, social, imaginative, and motor skills.
Ian Plays With An iPad
(Runtime: 3:46)
Ian demonstrates a variety of cognitive, manipulative, and fine motor skills while playing with an iPad. This video is not captioned. The children engaged in play are not speaking or vocalizing.
Ian Playing With Trains
(Runtime: 2:40)
Ian demonstrates a variety of cognitive, imaginative, manipulative, and fine motor skills while playing with trains. This video is not captioned. The children engaged in play are not speaking or vocalizing.
Ian Pouring
(Runtime: 2:16)
Ian demonstrates manipulative and fine motor skills while pouring liquids in a variety of vessels.
Ian’s Art Project
(Runtime: 3:23)
Ian demonstrates a variety of cognitive, manipulative, and fine motor skills while working on an art project.
Draco and Friends Playing with Legos
(Runtime: 2:50)
While playing with Legos, Draco and his friends illustrate a variety of social, communication, imaginative, and fine motor skills.
Draco and Friends at a Restaurant
(Runtime: 3:39)
While at a pretend restaurant, Draco and his friends illustrate a variety of social, communication, cognitive, and play skills.
Draco and Jessie Playing with Trains
(Runtime: 5:55)
Draco and Jessie illustrate a variety of fine motor, social, communication, and cognitive skills while building a train track.
Draco's Transition to Group Time
(Runtime: 4:01)
This clip illustrates Draco’s transitions from free play to clean up time to large group time. While initially having a difficult time, Draco loves being assigned the job of door holder.
Devin and Draco Going Fishing
(Runtime: 2:46)
While playing a fishing game, Devin and Draco illustrate a variety of social, communication, cognitive, and fine motor skills.
Wyatt and Draco Playing at the Table
(Runtime: 2:50)
Wyatt and Draco play at the sensory table and illustrate a range of play, fine motor, social, and communication skills.
Wyatt Playing With Beads
(Runtime: 2:49)
Wyatt demonstrates play and fine motor skills at the sensory table.
Henry Gets Around
(Runtime: 4:12)
Henry demonstrates a wide range of movement skills, including walking, climbing, running, and jumping, while supported by his ankle-foot orthosis and occasionally using a wheelchair.
Talking about Mustaches during Snack Time
(Runtime: 1:55)
Five children talk with their teacher about milk mustaches and other mustaches and beards during snack time.
Oscar and Luciano at the Water Table
(Runtime: 3:08)
Oscar and Luciano demonstrate a range of communication, social, and manipulative skills while talking about friendships and playing together at the water table.
Jasmin and Alyssandra Stenciling
(Runtime: 2:19)
Jasmin and Alyssandra demonstrate communication, manipulative, writing, and literacy skills while stenciling together.
Jasmin and Alyssandra Playing
(Runtime: 4:44)
Good friends Jasmin and Alyssandra demonstrate a range of skills while playing together with a variety of toys.