Watching children is what you do all day. Take those snap shots and create a window into the child’s world. Observing children’s behaviors gives you insight into their development and a pathway to guide them to where they need to be. Understand the tools of development and a pathway to guide them to where they need to be. Understand the tools of developmentally and culturally appropriate assessment. Explore how to develop portfolios and create a system of communication to share this information with families.