What was most interesting to you from your observation? What did you gain from this observation?

Field Observation

Room environment, outdoor environment (nurturing, sterile, colorful, to stimulating)

Number of children and adults (in the room and in groups)

Age of children

Activities : Curriculum? Assessment tools?

Structure of the classroom (how the classroom is set up: free choice, rotating

centers, desks or tables)

Is the room child-centered? Teacher directed?

Is program NAEYC accredited? Is it involved in QRIS Nevada?

What is the classroom behavior guidance policy?

Watch the adult-child relationships

Look for types of play

Obtain some language samples

Watch for social interactions

Observe how the children self- regulate: using what approach?

Comment on: What was most interesting to you from your observation? What did you gain from this observation?